Propagated by seed and seed maintains viability for 12 months in open storage. Plant at 330 trees/ha. Prune at 0.3-1.5 m to stimulate leaf production and prune crown at 2 m or above for optimal wood biomass production. Coppice if primary objective is fuelwood production. Fertilize with organic materials.
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Gliricidia sepium
Livestock Forage
Fuelwood
Lumber
Ornamental
Indonesian Common Name
Johar Kandang, Gliricidia, Gamal, Ki Hujan
Tree Family
Fabaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
15-35cm
Length
×
4-10cm
Width
Tree Height
Small (10–20m)
Elevational Range (m)
0–1600m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Exotic in Indonesia
Native to
Region
Americas
Exotic in
SE Asia
Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, New Guinea, Sulawesi, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Beneficial to coffee
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Unknown
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Livestock Forage
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
- Ornamental
The tree is used for shade, for fencing, as a support tree for pepper, for soil improvement and restoring soil nutrients as a fertilizer, and its pruning residue is used for fuelwood. It is also used as fodder for goats. It is an important source of income at times of low coffee prices.
Farm Services
- Coffee Shade
- Soil Improvement
- Coffee Productivity
- Nitrogen Fixation
Soil improvement: high leaf decomposition rate, moisture retention, reduces soil erosion, mitigates drought stress
Biodiversity Benefits
Yes
Used for foraging and perching by many bird species