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Vernicia

Vernicia

Scientific classification

Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Magnoliophyta
Class:	Magnoliopsida
Order:	Euphorbiales
Family:	Euphorbiaceae
Genus:	*Vernicia*

Species

V. anxius
V. cordata
V. fordii
V. montana
V. pseudomargarettiae

The genus Vernicia Lour, a synonym for Aleurites and commonly known as candlenut, is a group of shrubs or trees. It is a member of the spurge family. Three of the species belonging to this genus are native to east and southeastern Asia. Two species are cultivated in Africa.

Reference

ITIS - Vernicia

Referenced By

Aleurites fordii | Euphorbiaceae | Tung tree | Vernicia fordii

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