Calliandra: A Versatile Small Tree for the Humid Tropics (Innovations in Tropical Reforestation)

摘要

This report describes a tree legume, Calliandra calothyrsus, which in 1936 was transplanted from Central America to Indonesia. Foresters were interested in calliandra as possible green manure or as a shade tree in coffee plantations. In 1960 officials noted that villagers in East Java had adopted calliandra and were cultivating it for their firewood needs. The purpose of this report is to recount Java's experience. It is not intended to recommend it over other reforestation species, but to suggest it as a possible supplementary species.