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Kakawate (Gliricidia sepium) is a medium-sized tree and can grow to from 10 to 12 meters high. The bark is smooth and its color can range from a whitish gray to deep red-brown. It has composite leaves that can be 30 cm long. Each leaf is composed of leaflets that are about 2 to 7 cm long and 1 to 3 cm wide. The flowers are located on the end of branches that has no leaves. These flowers have a bright pink to lilac color that is tinged with white. A pale yellow spot is usually at the flower's base. The tree's fruit is a pod which is about 10 to 15 cm in length. It is green when unripe and becomes yellow-brown when it reaches maturity. The pod produces 4 to 10 round brown seeds. The tree grows well in acidic soils with a pH of 4.5-6.2. The tree is found on volcanic soils in its native range in Central America and Mexico. However, it can also grow on sandy, clay and limestone soils.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt's the Filipino term for Cacao, where we could get cocoa/ chocolate
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What is the English's name of kakawate?
kakawate
What are the nutrient contents found in kakawate that makes it a good pesticide?
nutrients presents in kakawate
What is the Chemical of kakawate?
This is a tree, not a compound.
What is the scientific name for kakawate?
Gliridia sepium
What is kakawate folkdance?
kakawate folk dance is a traditional dance from TROPANG C. The Tropang C is group of girls that is beautiful cute smart boom!
Why is kakawate leaves used as a mosquito repelle NT?
siopao
What is the extract of kakawate leaves?
coke, Sprite, water and acid
What should be the statement of the problem of kakawate leaves extract as mosquito killer?
Kakawate leaves have an active ingredient that can be used as a mosquito killer. The chemical attracts mosquitoes but then kills them after some exposure.
What the chemical composition of kakawate leaves?
Tannins
Does kakawate contains deet that can be a mosquito repellant?
Kakawate is a natural mosquito repellent that is being studied in place of deet based repellents. Scientists are developing new mosquito repellents since mosquitoes have developed resistance to deet based products.
What is the importance of kakawate leaves?
Multi-functionalityis the importance of kakawate leaves.Specifically, the leaves of the kakawate tree (Gliricidia sepium) are aesthetic in their growth pattern as medium green, pointed-tipped, rounded-based leaflets oppositely arranged along branches. They can be processed to control pests(insects, nuisance wildlife, ticks), fertilize soil, and treat skin conditions (dermatitis, scabies). They provide shade in the hot, humid parts of Guatemala, Honduras, and Philippines where they flourish.
What is skin disease can it core in kakawate leaves?
There are different diseases of the skin; it's best to consult with a doctor, to determine exactly what disease you have, and what's the best way to cure it.
