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Lichtnußbaum

Aleurites moluccanus

Least Concern

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The Candlenut tree (Aleurites moluccanus) is a species in the genus Aleurites. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (4 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish calumbán
French noyer de bancoul
German Lichtnußbaum
Portuguese nogueira

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lichtnußbaum?
The scientific name of Lichtnußbaum is Aleurites moluccanus. It belongs to the genus Aleurites.
What is the conservation status of Lichtnußbaum?
Lichtnußbaum (Aleurites moluccanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lichtnußbaum live?
Lichtnußbaum is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Dominica.
What family does Lichtnußbaum belong to?
Lichtnußbaum (Aleurites moluccanus) belongs to the genus Aleurites, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
Is Lichtnußbaum endangered?
No, Lichtnußbaum (Aleurites moluccanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lichtnußbaum belong to?
Lichtnußbaum (Aleurites moluccanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Lichtnußbaum?
The closest relatives of Lichtnußbaum in the genus Aleurites include Candelnut.

Native Range — 39 Countries

Genus Aleurites — 2 Species

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Lichtnußbaum
Aleurites moluccanus
LC
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Candelnut
Aleurites rockinghamensis
LC

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