Chinaberry
Melia azedarach · Meliaceae (Mahogany family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Bipinnately or tripinnately compound, deciduous
Shape
Ov overpowering or lanceolate leaflets with entire or coarsely toothed margins
Margin
Serrate to entire
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midribs and branching secondary veins
Key Features
Alternate, heavily divided compound leaves bearing numerous small, lanceolate leaflets and drooping clusters of drupes
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree featuring an open crown, furrowed dark bark, fragrant purple flowers in panicles, and persistent yellow-tan drupes
Habitat
Disturbed woodlands, forest edges, and urban landscapes in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to Asia, widely naturalized in tropical and warm temperate regions globally
Identified on 10/16/2026