Ailanthus integrifolia

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Ailanthus integrifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Simaroubaceae
Genus: Ailanthus
Species:
A. integrifolia
Binomial name
Ailanthus integrifolia
Synonyms [2]
  • Ailanthus blancoi Merr.
  • Ailanthus moluccana DC.
  • Ailanthus peekelii Melch.
  • Ailanthus dasyphylla Kuntze
  • Dysoxylum dasyphyllum Miq.
  • Pongelion moluccanum(DC.) Pierre

Ailanthus integrifolia, white siris, [1] is a tree in the family Simaroubaceae. The specific epithet integrifolia is from the Latin meaning "entire leaves", referring to the leaflet margins. [3]

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Description

Ailanthus integrifolia grows as a large tree up to 55 metres (180 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 65 centimetres (26 in). The smooth bark is light brown or grey. The ellipsoid fruits, a winged form called a samara(fruit) measure up to 22 cm (9 in) long. [3] by five cm (2 inch) wide, [4] possibly the largest samaras known.

Distribution and habitat

Ailanthus integrifolia grows naturally in India, Vietnam, Malesia and Papuasia. Its main habitat is primary rainforest from sea-level to 900 m (3,000 ft) altitude. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Asian Regional Workshop (Conservation & Sustainable Management of Trees, Viet Nam, August 1996) (1998). "Ailanthus integrifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 1998: e.T33285A9767621. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T33285A9767621.en .
  2. 1 2 "Ailanthus integrifolia Lam". The Plant List . Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 Kulip, Julius; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Ailanthus integrifolia Lam.". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 423–424. ISBN   983-9592-34-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Nootsboom, H.P. (December 1962). "Simarubiaceae". Flora Malesiana. 6 Part 2 Series 1: 217–218.


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