Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
525267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Swingle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 6: 495 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524599



Common Names

  • Ailanthus Altissima
  • Tree-of-Heaven
  • Chinese Sumac


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Synonyms

  • Rhus cacodendron Ehrh. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron altissimum Mill. [unknown]
  • Pongelion cacodendron (Ehrh.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Pongelion glandulosum Pierre [unknown]
  • Pongelion vilmorinianum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus sinensis Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus altissima erythrocarpa (Carrière) Rehder [unknown]
  • Ailanthus altissima erythrocarpa (Carrière) Rehder [unknown]
  • Ailanthus altissima leucoxyla B.C.Ding & T.B.Chao [unknown]
  • Ailanthus altissima microphylla B.C.Ding & T.B.Chao [unknown]
  • Ailanthus altissima ramosissima B.C.Ding & T.B.Chao [unknown]
  • Ailanthus altissima rubra (Dippel) Geerinck [unknown]
  • Ailanthus cacodendron Schinz & Thell. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus erythrocarpus Carrière [unknown]
  • Ailanthus esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus giraldii Dode [unknown]
  • Ailanthus glandulosa Desf. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus glandulosa erythrocarpa (Carrière) Mouill. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus glandulosa erythocarpa (Carrière) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus glandulosa rubra Dippel [unknown]
  • Ailanthus japonicus hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ailanthus japonicus hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Ailanthus peregrina (Buc'hoz) F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Ailanthus pongelion J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus procerus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus rhodoptera F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Ailanthus vilmorinianus Dode [unknown]
  • Ailanthus vilmoriniana henanensis Jian Y.Chen & L.Y.Jin [unknown]
  • Albonia peregrina Buc'hoz [unknown]
  • Choerospondias auriculata D.Chandra [unknown]
  • Ailanthus giraldii duclouxii Dode [unknown]
  • Ailanthus glandulosa spinosa M.Vilm. & Bois [unknown]
  • Ailanthus altissima pendulifolia (Dippel) Rehder [unknown]
  • Ailanthus altissima pendulifolia (Dippel) Rehder [unknown]
  • Ailanthus glandulosa pendulifolia Dippel [unknown]
  • Ailanthus glandulosa pendulifolia (Dippel) Carrière ex Rehder [unknown]
  • Ailanthus rubra H.Jaeger [unknown]
  • Ailanthus altissima altissima [unknown]

Description

Ailanthus altissima (also called Tree of Heaven, Chinese Sumac, and Chinese Tree of Heaven, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Simaroubaceae family. It is native to eastern Asia and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests. It is a large tree with small, yellow flowers and a rounded canopy.

Uses & Benefits

Ailanthus altissima is a popular ornamental plant, used in rock gardens, borders, and containers. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ailanthus altissima var. sutchuenensis (Dode) Rehder & E.H.Wilson
Ailanthus altissima var. tanakae (Hayata) Kaneh. & Sasaki

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ailanthus altissima has yellow flowers that are bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ailanthus altissima is a fast-growing, deciduous tree with large, compound leaves. It is native to China and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Ailanthus altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ailanthus altissima?

Ailanthus altissima

What is the common name of Ailanthus altissima?

Tree of Heaven

What is the natural habitat of Ailanthus altissima?

Ailanthus altissima is native to China and Taiwan, but has been introduced to many other parts of the world.

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626815: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.