Vernicia

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Vernicia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Malpighiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Vernicia
Species
V. anxius V. cordata V. fordii V. montana V. pseudomargarettiae

The genus Vernicia, commonly referred to as Candlenut, is a taxon of shrubs or trees. It is a member of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Three of the species belonging to this genus are native to East and Southeast Asia, while two species are cultivated in Africa.

Reference

• ITIS - Vernicia (http://www.itis.usda.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=500609)

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