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Tungoil tree

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Vernicia fordii (Tungoil tree)

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 Tungoil tree?

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

What is the conservation status of Tungoil tree?

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

Where does Tungoil tree live?

Tungoil tree 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 Tungoil tree belong to?

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

Is Tungoil tree endangered?

No, Tungoil tree (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 Tungoil tree belong to?

Tungoil tree (Vernicia fordii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Tungoil tree?

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