Ailanthus triphysa (Denst.) Alston.
| Kannada Name : | Baggada dhoopa, Haalumaddi |
| Common Name : | Malabar Tree of Heaven |
| Family Name : | Simaroubaceae |
| Scientific Name : | Ailanthus triphysa |
| Species Type : | Indigenous |
| Phenology : | Evergreen |
| Conservation Status : | Not known |
| Flowering Period : | January - May |
| Fruiting Period : | January -May |
| Origin : | Indian subcontinent, Australia |
Uses
The bark and leaves are renowned as a tonic, especially in debility after childbirth, they also possess febrifuge properties and are useful in dyspeptic complaints.
Description
Medium to large sized tree, up to 30 m. Leaves imparipinnate, alternate, crowded towards the apex of branches, estipulate, oblong-ovate, oblong-lanceolate or elliptic to lanceolate, base oblique, apex acute or acuminate, margin entire, revolute, glabrous, coriaceous. Flowers polygamous, greenish-yellow, in axillary panicles. Fruit a samara, prominently veined, not twisted, reddish-brown with rounded ends.
