Otaheite Walnut, Lumbang Tree - Aleurites trisperma

Candlenut relative and a commercial source of tung oil.

Uses

Tung oil can be extracted from the fruits.

Plant Cultivation

Description: Medium sized tree much the candlenut in growth and appearance. Grows to 30-60ft.
Growing Environment: Grows well in tropical and subtropical areas, and should succeed where the candlenut can.
Hardiness: Hardy to the upper 20's (F).
Propagation: By seed.

Origin and Distribution

Native Range: Native to Asia.

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Aleurites moluccana	Candlenut
Baccaurea angulata	Tampoi Belimbing
Baccaurea ramiflora	Mafai
Phyllanthus acidus	Otaheite Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica	Emblic

	Plant Cultivation
Description: Medium sized tree much the candlenut in growth and appearance. Grows to 30-60ft. Growing Environment: Grows well in tropical and subtropical areas, and should succeed where the candlenut can. Hardiness: Hardy to the upper 20's (F). Propagation: By seed.

	Origin and Distribution
Native Range: Native to Asia.