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Otaheite Walnut
Aleurites trisperma
a.k.a. Lumbang Tree
Candlenut relative and a commercial source of tung oil.
Seed Availability
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Description
Medium sized tree much the candlenut in growth and appearance. Grows to 30-60ft.
Hardiness
Hardy to the upper 20's (F).
Growing Environment
Grows well in tropical and subtropical areas, and should succeed where the candlenut can.
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
Tung oil can be extracted from the fruits.
Native Range
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Related Species
Euphorbiaceae | |||
Aleurites moluccana Candlenut |
Aleurites trisperma Otaheite Walnut | ||
Baccaurea angulata Belimbing Hutan |
Baccaurea lanceolata Baccaurea lanceolata | ||
Baccaurea motleyana Rambai |
Baccaurea ramiflora Mafai |