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Aleurites

Aleurites

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A group of tropical trees with large oily seeds that includes the candlenut tree
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • Did you know that Aleurites is also called the candlenut tree?

Examples

  • The Aleurites tree produces large, oily seeds.

  • The oil extracted from Aleurites seeds is used in traditional medicine and cooking.

  • Many Pacific cultures have cultivated Aleurites for centuries.

  • Scientists studied the growth patterns of Aleurites in varying soil conditions.

  • Many Pacific cultures have cultivated Aleurites for centuries, valuing its nutritious seeds.

  • The oil extracted from Aleurites seeds is commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine.

  • Scientists studied the growth patterns of Aleurites trees in various tropical environments.

Compounds

Aleurites moluccana
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Southeast Asian tree whose nuts give oil for varnish and whose seeds are used to make candles

Aleurites fordii
  • Specialized
9.9

A Chinese tree that produces seeds used to make tung oil for varnish and paint

Surface Forms

Aleurites main

Etymology

Aleurites comes from the Greek word aleuron, meaning 'flour'. The name likely refers to a mealy or powdery look on the plant, which helps you remember this genus of tropical trees with large oily seeds.