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Mu oil tree

Vernicia montana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Angola, Congo (DRC), South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇦🇴 Angola 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Malpighiales (キントラノオ目)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Vernicia
Species
Vernicia montana (Mu oil tree)

Names in Other Languages

French abrasin
German chinesischer Tungölbaum
Portuguese falso-castanheiro

Similar Species in Vernicia

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Japanese tung-oil-tree
Vernicia cordata
Least Concern
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Tungoil tree
Vernicia fordii
Least Concern
View all species in Vernicia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mu oil tree?
The scientific name of Mu oil tree is Vernicia montana. It belongs to the genus Vernicia.
What is the conservation status of Mu oil tree?
Mu oil tree (Vernicia montana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mu oil tree live?
Mu oil tree is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Angola, Congo (DRC), South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), and North America (United States).. Countries include Angola, Congo (DRC), India, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Mu oil tree belong to?
Mu oil tree (Vernicia montana) belongs to the genus Vernicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
Is Mu oil tree endangered?
No, Mu oil tree (Vernicia montana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mu oil tree belong to?
Mu oil tree (Vernicia montana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Mu oil tree?
The closest relatives of Mu oil tree in the genus Vernicia include Japanese tung-oil-tree, Tungoil tree.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Vernicia — 3 Species

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Japanese tung-oil-tree
Vernicia cordata
LC
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Mu oil tree
Vernicia montana
LC
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Tungoil tree
Vernicia fordii
LC
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