Ailanthus excelsa
Indian Tree Of Heaven, Plant Of Heaven
Also known as: Ailanthus wightii Tiegh. +2 more
- Ailanthus wightii Tiegh.
- Pongelion excelsum (Roxb.) Pierre
- Pongelion wightii Tiegh.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Simaroubaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to Tropical Asia, Ailanthus excelsa (commonly known as Indian tree-of-heaven or Plant of heaven) is a tree belonging to the Simaroubaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Botswana, Sudan