
Aleurites moluccanus - Wikipedia
Aleurites moluccanus, the candlenut, is a flowering tree in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It grows up to 30 m (98 ft) tall. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The species …
Candlenut tree - How to grow & care - Grow Plants
Candlenut tree grow and care – tree of the genus Aleurites also known as Nuez de la India or Kemiri or Kukui nut tree, Candlenut perennial evergreen plant used for the edible nut also …
Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) Growing & Care Guide for …
Jan 31, 2024 · Candlenut Tree is an evergreen tree that is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12. As a native to Hawaii, Australia and other tropical regions, this plant prefers to grow …
Hawaii State Tree | Kukui or Candlenut Tree - State Symbols USA
The kukui is also called the candlenut tree (because the nut of the kukui was used for candles by early settlers). The blossom of the kukui is also the official island lei material of Moloka'i. The …
Kukui (Candlenut) (Aleurites moluccana): History, Characteristics ...
Feb 5, 2025 · Aleutites moluccana, commonly known as Kukui or Candlenut, is part of the Aleutites genus in the Euphorbiaceae family, which includes a diverse range of plants like …
Candlenut benefits and uses - Health Benefits Times
Jun 27, 2018 · Candlenut (also known by Aleurites Moluccanus) is actually a flowering tree in the genus Aleurites belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. The genus contains two species: A. …
Candlenut | The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Common Name(s): Candlenut, kemiri, candleberry, lumbang. Scientific Name: Aleurites moluccanus. Distribution: Primarily Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands; also found throughout …
Aleurites moluccanus - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Aleurites moluccanus, commonly known as Kukui or candlenut tree, is a tropical broadleaf evergreen tree in the spurge family that is noted for producing attractive flowers, walnut-sized …
Candlenut Tree - The University of Texas at El Paso
The tree is originally from Indonesia, but is now cultivated in the West Indies and South America, especially in Brazil. Some ads incorrectly mention that this tree is native to the Amazon region; …
Aleurites moluccanus (candlenut tree) | CABI Compendium
Jun 18, 2014 · Aleurites moluccanus, the 'candlenut tree', is a culturally significant species of tree in the genus Aleurites of the family Euphorbiaceae. The genus contains two species: A. …