Ailanthus integrifolia

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 tall with a trunk diameter of up to. The smooth bark is light brown or grey. The ellipsoid fruit, a winged samara measure up to long, by 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 altitude.