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*Melia azedarach Linnaeus. Common name: Chinaberry, Carolina Mahogany, Umbrella-tree, Pride-of-India, White Cedar, Persian Lilac, Canelón, Paraíso. Phenology: Apr-Jun; Aug-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas, abandoned rural yards and fields; commonly cultivated in our area (mainly in the Coastal Plain) and commonly escaped. Distribution: Native of se. Asia (Indomalesia).

Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Other Comments: The fruits are sometimes used as beads; they are very poisonous if ingested.

Synonymy : = Bah, C, F, Fl4, FNA13, G, K4, NcTx, RAB, S, S13, Tat, Tn, Tx, Va, WH3, Miller (1990), (basionym)

Links to other floras: = Melia azedarach - FNA13

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
  • Great Plains: FACU
  • Midwest: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

Heliophily : 6

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image of plant© Aidan Campos source | Original Image ⭷

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native range: southeastern Asia