Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
333154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 586 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332486

Common Names

  • Vernicia montana
  • Mountain Vernicia
  • Mountain Tung Tree

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Synonyms

  • Aleurites montanus E.H.Wilson [unknown]
  • Dryandra vernicia Corrêa [unknown]
  • Elaeococca montana (Lour.) Oken [unknown]
  • Aleurites cordatus Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Elaeococca vernicia (Corrêa) A.Juss. [unknown]

Description

Vernicia montana (also called Mountain Tung Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a deciduous tree, typically growing to 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. It grows in moist forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vernicia montana is used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vernicia montana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vernicia montana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Vernicia montana

Vernicia montana is native to China, India, and Japan.

Vernicia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vernicia montana?

Vernicia montana

What are the common names of Vernicia montana?

Tung tree, tung oil tree, and Chinese wood oil tree

What is the growth habit of Vernicia montana?

It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20 meters tall

Species in the Vernicia 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,

References