Aleurites is a small genus of arborescent flowering plants in the Euphorbiaceae, first described as a genus in 1776. [3] [4] It is native to China, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Papuasia, and Queensland.

Aleurites moluccanus, the candlenut, is a flowering tree in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It grows up to 30 m (98 ft) tall. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The species epithet means "from the Moluccas". Its habitats include both …

Aleurites moluccanus, commonly known as Kukui or candlenut tree, is a tropical broadleaf evergreen tree in the spurge family that is noted for producing attractive flowers, walnut-sized fruits and maple-like, pale green, evergreen leaves. It typically grows to 20-50’ tall, but less frequently to as much as 90’ tall.

Feb 5, 2025 · Aleutites moluccana, commonly known as Kukui or Candlenut, is part of the Aleutites genus in the Euphorbiaceae family, which includes a diverse range of plants like poinsettias and cassava. This species is notable for its large, lobed leaves and the production of nuts that are used for various purposes.

Aleurites fordii, commonly called tung oil tree or China wood oil tree, is a small, milky-juiced, monoecious, deciduous tree with a rounded crown that is native to moist forested areas and rainforest in subtropical China.

Jun 18, 2014 · Aleurites moluccanus, the 'candlenut tree', is a culturally significant species of tree in the genus Aleurites of the family Euphorbiaceae. The genus contains two species: A. moluccanus (L.) Willd and Aleurites rockinghamensis (Baill.)

Jan 31, 2024 · Plant Characteristics: Aleurites moluccana is a large tropical tree known for its broad leaves and clusters of small white flowers. It's most famous for its nuts, which are used for various purposes, from cooking to making lei necklaces in Hawaiian culture.

Dec 7, 2024 · Aleurites in Kew Science Plants of the World Online. The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published online. Accessed: 2020 Jun 11. Reference page. International Plant Names Index. 2020. Aleurites. Published online. Accessed: Jun 11 2020. Reference page. Govaerts, R. et al. 2020. Aleurites in Kew Science Plants of the World ...

Aleuritesmoluccanus (L.) Willd. Tree with large and wide-spreading crown, able to grow up to about 20 m tall. Bark is fairly smooth and greyish-brown, girth size about 9 - 15 m wide.

Aleurites is a small genus of arborescent flowering plants in the Euphorbiaceae, first described as a genus in 1776. It is native to China, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Papuasia, and Queensland.