White siris
Ailanthus integrifolia

Family: Simaroubaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow to 55 m tall. The trunk can be 65 cm across. The bark is smooth and light brown. The leaves are compound with 2-9 leaflets. The leaflets are 10-40 cm long. They can be hairy underneath. The fruit are narrowly oval and 22 cm long.

This detail about edible leaves needs checking. The leaves have been shown to have some medicinal benefit.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 900 m above sea level. In Sikkim it occurs between 450-700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim, Solomon Islands, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young leaves are boiled and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ai lanit, Balokas, Bunamu,Gokul, Kayu ruris, Makaisa, Malasapsap, Pohon langit

Synonyms

Ailanthus blancoi Merr.; Ailanthus moluccana DC.; Ailanthus peekelii Melch.;