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]
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.
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]
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.
