Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 394 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332484
Common Names
- Vernicia cordata
- Heart-Leaved Vernicia
- Heart-Leaved Tung Tree
Synonyms
- Camerium cordatum Kuntze [unknown]
- Aleurites cordatus Steud. [unknown]
- Aleurites japonicus Blume [unknown]
- Aleurites vernicifluus Baill. [unknown]
- Dryandra cordata Thunb. [unknown]
- Dryandra verrucosa Royle [unknown]
- Elaeococca cordata A.Juss. [unknown]
- Elaeococca vernicia A.Juss. ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Elaeococca verrucosa A.Juss. ex Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Vernicia cordata (also called 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 cordata 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 cordata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vernicia cordata 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 cordata
Vernicia cordata is native to China, India, and Japan.
Vernicia cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vernicia cordata?
Vernicia cordata
What are the common names of Vernicia cordata?
Tung tree, tung oil tree, and Chinese wood oil tree
What is the growth habit of Vernicia cordata?
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,