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 …

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.)

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.

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.

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.

Aleurites javanica Gand., A. triloba Forster & Forster f. Other common names. Kukui, candlenut-tree, tutui, nuez, nuez de India, lumbang, Sakan, lama. Growth habit, occurrence, and uses. Indian walnut is well-known as kukui, the state tree of Hawaii.

Dec 7, 2024 · Familia: Euphorbiaceae Subfamilia: Crotonoideae Tribus: Aleuritideae Subtribus: Aleuritinae Genus: Aleurites Species: A. moluccanus – A. rockinghamensis

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. It is also reportedly naturalized on various islands (Pacific and Indian Oceans, plus the Caribbean) as well as scattered locations in ...

Tropical, broadleaf, evergreen tree, usually to 6-15 m (20-50 ft) tall, but sometimes as much as 27 m (90 ft) high. It has a large, spreading crown, and often with irregular and wide spreading branches, some drooping to the ground. The leaves are simple, entire margins, arranged alternately, and 10-20 cm long.