Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
triphysa
ID:
1141052

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dennst.) Alston

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 41 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140390



Common Names

  • Triphysa Ailanthus
  • Ailanthus triphysa
  • Three-Leaved Ailanthus


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Description

Ailanthus triphysa (also called Three-Leaved Ailanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Central America and parts of South America. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ailanthus triphysa is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ailanthus triphysa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant with a single stem.

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Where to Find Ailanthus triphysa

Ailanthus triphysa can be found in Central and South America, including in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

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 tro-29400165: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.
August Wilhelm Dennstedt (1776-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dennst.' in the authors string.