Ailanthus integrifolia
| Ailanthus integrifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Simaroubaceae |
| Genus: | Ailanthus |
| Species: | A. integrifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Ailanthus integrifolia Lam.[2] | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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]
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 measure up to 22 cm (9 in) long.[3]
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]
References
- 1 2 3 "Ailanthus integrifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Version 2015.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. 1998. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
- 1 2 "Ailanthus integrifolia Lam.". The Plant List. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kulip, Julius; Wong, K. M. (1995). "Ailanthus integrifolia Lam." (PDF). In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 423–424. ISBN 983-9592-34-3. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
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