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V. anxius
V. cordata V. fordii V. montana V. pseudomargarettiae |
The genus Vernicia Lour, a synonym for Aleurites and commonly known as candlenut, is a group of shrubs or trees. It is a member of the spurge family. Three of the species belonging to this genus are native to east and southeastern Asia. Two species are cultivated in Africa.