Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
moluccanus
ID:
941520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 590 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940858



Common Names

  • Moluccanus Aleurites
  • Moluccanus Tree
  • Moluccanus Plant


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Description

Aleurites moluccanus (also called Candleberry, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree with large, leathery leaves and small, fragrant white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Aleurites moluccanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aleurites moluccanus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aleurites moluccanus is a relatively easy species to cultivate. It prefers bright light and moderate temperatures. It should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Aleurites moluccanus

Aleurites moluccanus is native to the Pacific Islands and can be found in tropical forests and on trees in areas with high humidity.

Species in the Aleurites genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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