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Ailanthus integrifolia

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Species of flowering plant

Ailanthus integrifolia
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Simaroubaceae
Genus: Ailanthus
Species: A. integrifolia
Binomial name
Ailanthus integrifolia
Lam.
Synonyms
  • Ailanthus blancoi Merr.
  • Ailanthus moluccana DC.
  • Ailanthus peekelii Melch.
  • Ailanthus dasyphylla Kuntze
  • Dysoxylum dasyphyllum Miq.
  • Pongelion moluccanum (DC.) Pierre

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

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 measure up to 22 cm (9 in) long. by five cm (2 inch) wide, 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.

References

  1. ^ 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. ^ "Ailanthus integrifolia Lam". The Plant List. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  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.
Taxon identifiers
Ailanthus integrifolia


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