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aleurita

Vernicia fordii

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, Malawi, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Vernicia fordii (aleurita)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish aleurita

French noix d'abrasin

German Tungölbaum

Portuguese tungue

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of aleurita?

The scientific name of aleurita is Vernicia fordii. It belongs to the genus Vernicia.

What is the conservation status of aleurita?

aleurita (Vernicia fordii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does aleurita live?

aleurita is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, Malawi, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Eswatini, Georgia, India, Japan, Malawi, South Africa.

What family does aleurita belong to?

aleurita (Vernicia fordii) belongs to the genus Vernicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

Is aleurita endangered?

No, aleurita (Vernicia fordii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does aleurita belong to?

aleurita (Vernicia fordii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of aleurita?

The closest relatives of aleurita in the genus Vernicia include Japanese tung-oil-tree, Mu oil tree.