Vernicia cordata
Japanese Tung Oil Tree, Japanese Tungoil Tree
Other regional names: Japanese Wood Oil Tree
- Japanese Wood Oil Tree
Also known as: Aleurites cordatus (Thunb.) Mull.Arg. +9 more
- Aleurites cordatus (Thunb.) Mull.Arg.
- Aleurites cordatus (Thunb.) R.Br. ex Steud.
- Aleurites japonicus Blume
- Aleurites vernicifluus Baill.
- Camerium cordatum (Thunb.) Kuntze
- Dryandra cordata Thunb.
- Dryandra verrucosa Royle
- Elaeococca cordata (Thunb.) A.Juss.
- Elaeococca vernicia A.Juss. ex Spreng.
- Elaeococca verrucosa A.Juss. ex Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Vernicia cordata (commonly known as Japanese tung-oil-tree) is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Angola, Korea, Nepal, Transcaucasus