Simaroubaceae · Ailanthus

Guggula-Dhup / White Palle

Ailanthus triphysa

Also known as Maharukh

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andaman & Nicobar Islands & more
Flowering
January-June

Plant Details

Scientific name
Ailanthus triphysa
Genus
Ailanthus
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Semi-evergreen, Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Kerala, Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
January-June
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Hindi
गुग्गुल धूप guggula-dhup
Tamil
peru, perumaram
Kannada
ಬಾಗಧೂಪ Baga dhoopa, ಬಗ್ಗಡಧೂಪ Baggada dhoopa, ಮಡ್ಡಿ Maddi
Malayalam
Dhup, Matti, Mattipal
Marathi
गुग्गुल धूप Guggul dhup

About Guggula-Dhup

White Palle (Ailanthus triphysa) is a tree belonging to the Simaroubaceae family (Quassia Family). It is typically found in semi-evergreen, evergreen forests. It occurs across India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-June.

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Botanical family

Simaroubaceae

Quassia Family

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