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Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.152741
Element CodePDMLC03010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassDicotyledoneae
OrderSapindales
FamilyMeliaceae
GenusMelia
Other Common NamesChinaberrytree (EN) Umbrella Tree (EN)
Concept ReferenceKartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Taxonomic CommentsThis species has been introduced from the Old World tropics. It is easily distinguished from all other Meliaceae in the Neotropics by its 2-3-pinnate leaves, with serrate, crenate, or dentate leaflets.
Conservation Status
Review Date1994-03-22
Change Date1994-03-22
Edition Date1993-02-09
Edition AuthorsBlythe, K. (TNC-LASP)
Rank ReasonsMelia azedarach is introduced in the New World and commonly cultivated and naturalized throughout tropical America from Mexico to Argentina, and south Florida. In some regions it has been planted commercially. In Puerto Rico planted and locally naturalized in the coastal and lower mountain regions.
Range Extent CommentsNaturalized throughout tropical America, from Asia. Found in disturbed sites, thickets, old fields, and in cultivation, in south Florida.