Leucaena leucocephala aka Ipil Ipil

Leucaena leucocephala is a resilient, fast-growing tree that can be found in southern Mexico, northern Central America, and parts of Asia where it has naturalized. It is known by various names including jumbay, pearl wattle, white leadtree, river tamarind, ipil-ipil, tan-tan, and white popinac. This tree has many uses, such as fencing, soil fertility, firewood, fiber, and livestock fodder. It can grow up to 30 cm in height and has a trunk up to 60 cm in diameter. It thrives on poor soils and is well-suited for fuelwood, with a high specific gravity and a calorific value of 4,800-4,900 keel per kg. The wood yields excellent charcoal that burns without smoke or sparks. The species is also a good source of pulpwood and provides shade. On the other hand, the Coffee Bush is a super rare houseplant that requires regular watering and abundant sunlight to thrive. It should be placed less than 3 feet from a window to ensure its growth.