EPPO Global Database

• EPPO Code: GLRSE
• Preferred name: Gliricidia sepium
• Authority: (Jacquin) Walpers

Mexico, Central America, South America (Colombia to Brazil). A fast-growing timber and shade tree, whose ground roots and bark can be used as a poison for rodents or to stun fish.  Introduced in Himalayas, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indochina (Myanmar), Malesia, a few countries in western and eastern Africa, USA (Florida), Caribbean, New Guinea, Australia