Correct option is C
Gliricidia is known as a “fertilizer tree” because it is used as green manure. It is a leguminous tree that can fix nitrogen from the atmosphere into the soil, improving soil fertility. Its foliage can be used as a natural fertilizer, and the tree is tolerant to pruning, making it a valuable resource in agroforestry systems.
Examine each option:
(a)
Litchi: Incorrect; a fruit tree not typically used for green manure.
(b)
Coconut: Incorrect; a fruit-bearing tree not known for green manure properties.
(c)
Gliricidia:
Correct; known for its role as a green manure and fertilizer tree due to its nitrogen-fixing capabilities.
(d)
Guava: Incorrect; primarily a fruit tree, not used as green manure.
(e)
Papaya: Incorrect; a fruit tree not used as a fertilizer tree.