Re: Mysore Flora - 031210-MS-6

M Swamy

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Dec 10, 2010, 11:34:59 PM12/10/10

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ID confirmation requested : Ailanthus excelsa : Fam. Meliaceae

A huge Tree in Mysore, with huge compound leaves. Very common in all the localities
Photo taken on 3.12.10

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Vijayasankar

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Dec 11, 2010, 12:59:43 AM12/11/10

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Yes, it is Ailanthus excelsa.

Known as "Perumaram" (= lofty tree) in Tamil and as "Indian tree of Heaven" (i dont know why!) in English.

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National Center for Natural Products Research
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tanay bose

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Dec 11, 2010, 1:32:28 AM12/11/10

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In Bengali we call this plant "Akaskmani"

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promila chaturvedi

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Dec 12, 2010, 8:09:44 AM12/12/10

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I agree with Vijayasankar Ji. It is Ailanthus excelsa.

Promila

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