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falso-castanheiro

Vernicia montana

Least Concern
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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

Names in Other Languages

French abrasin
German chinesischer Tungölbaum
Portuguese falso-castanheiro

Similar Species in Vernicia

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tungue
Vernicia fordii
Least Concern
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Japanese tung-oil-tree
Vernicia cordata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of falso-castanheiro?
The scientific name of falso-castanheiro is Vernicia montana. It belongs to the genus Vernicia.
What is the conservation status of falso-castanheiro?
falso-castanheiro (Vernicia montana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does falso-castanheiro live?
falso-castanheiro 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 falso-castanheiro belong to?
falso-castanheiro (Vernicia montana) belongs to the genus Vernicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
Is falso-castanheiro endangered?
No, falso-castanheiro (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 falso-castanheiro belong to?
falso-castanheiro (Vernicia montana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of falso-castanheiro?
The closest relatives of falso-castanheiro in the genus Vernicia include tungue, Japanese tung-oil-tree.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Vernicia — 3 Species

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falso-castanheiro
Vernicia montana
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tungue
Vernicia fordii
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Japanese tung-oil-tree
Vernicia cordata
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