Ailanthone is an
allelopathic chemical that is produced by the ''
Ailanthus altissima
''Ailanthus altissima'' , commonly known as tree of heaven, ailanthus, varnish tree, or in Chinese as ''chouchun'' (), is a deciduous tree in the family Simaroubaceae. It is native to northeast and central China, and Taiwan. Unlike other membe ...
'' tree which inhibits the growth of other plants.
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Allelopathic substances
Antimalarial agents
Diterpenes
Delta-lactones