gliricidia

[US]/ˌɡlɪrɪˈsɪdiə/
[UK]/ˌɡlɪrɪˈsɪdiə/

Translation

n.A genus of flowering trees in the pea family (Fabaceae), native to the Americas and cultivated in tropical regions for shade, fodder, and timber.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

gliricidia tree

gliricidia leaves

gliricidia bark

gliricidia seeds

gliricidia hedgerow

gliricidia fence

gliricidia mulch

gliricidia wood

gliricidia flowers

gliricidia intercropping

Example Sentences

gliricidia sepium is widely planted in tropical agroforestry systems for its nitrogen-fixing capabilities.

farmers use gliricidia leaves as high-quality fodder for livestock during the dry season.

gliricidia trees provide excellent shade for coffee and cocoa plantations in central america.

the bark of gliricidia has been traditionally used to treat skin infections and fungal diseases.

gliricidia hedgerows help prevent soil erosion on sloping agricultural lands.

fast-growing gliricidia plantations can be harvested for fuelwood within just three years.

research indicates that gliricidia improves soil fertility through root nodulation with rhizobium bacteria.

traditional healers sometimes apply gliricidia extracts to relieve joint pain and inflammation.

gliricidia wood is highly valued for outdoor construction due to its natural durability.

many smallholder farmers intercrop gliricidia with maize and beans to boost overall yields.

gliricidia has become an essential component of sustainable land restoration projects across the tropics.

the fragrant pink flowers of gliricidia attract pollinators and enhance biodiversity in farmlands.

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