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Mahanimba

Local Name	:	Mahanimba
Botanical Name	:	Ailanthus excelsa Roxb.
Common Name	:	Indian tree of heaven
Family	:	Simaroubaceae
Distribution	:	The species is native to Indian Subcontinent. In India, it is distributed in Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Central Indian plains, etc
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a large tree with a light-colored bark.

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Descriptions

It is a large tree with a light-colored bark. Leaves pinnate, rachis hoary tomentose with variable shape leaflets and coarsely toothed. Flowers yellow arranged in large panicles. Fruits samaras often solitary.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February - April

Use(s)

The wood is good in making boats, matchbox, packing cases, etc.