Ailanthus fordii explained

Ailanthus fordii, otherwise known as green ailanthus or evergreen ailanthus,[1] is an evergreen tree in the family Simaroubaceae. It is native to the low evergreen forests of Hong Kong.[2] [3]

History

Ailanthus fordii was first discovered in Cape D'Aguilar between the years 1884 and 1886.

Description

Ailanthus fordii is a dioecious, evergreen tree that can grow up to 5m (16feet) tall. The branchlets are grey-brown and are densely puberulent. Odd, pinnately compound leaves are gathered at the upmost part of the branches and are 40-60 centimeters long. The petiole is long, and there are 13-27 leaflets, mostly opposite. The leaflets are oblong-ovate, and are 7- long wide. The buds are inflorescence terminal, paniculate, and are 20-40 centimeters long. The flowers can be unisexual or polygamous, and they are calyx-cup shaped. Petals are about 2-. In female flowers, the anthers are imperfectly developed.

The samara is 3- long and wide. The flowering period is October to November, and the fruiting period is December to April the following year.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 13-常綠臭椿 . 2024-05-06 . hkcww.org.
  2. Web site: HK Herbarium - Ailanthus fordii . 2024-05-06 . www.herbarium.gov.hk.
  3. 813530-1 . Ailanthus fordii . 6 May 2024.