Aleurites moluccanus
Species
Also called Aleurites moluccana, Candlenut, Indian walnut, candleberry, kemiri, varnish tree, nuez de la India, buah keras
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) is a large tropical tree” — Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“seeds germinate within 3–6 weeks” — How to Grow Candlenut (Kukui): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“Temperature 20–32 °C” — How to Grow Candlenut (Kukui): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“Regular watering and fertilization are beneficial” — Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12” — Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“space trees 8–10 m apart” — How to Grow Candlenut (Kukui): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“can reach over 10 m (34 feet) in height” — Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“Seed Success: Start Strong with this Ultimate Seed Starter Kit” — Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“following by round, green-to-brown drupes containing one or two hard-shelled seeds” — How to Grow Candlenut (Kukui): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI
“The nuts can be roasted and consumed in very small quantities” — Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
“The tree's nuts and leaves are toxic if ingested in raw form, so handle with care” — Candlenut Tree (Aleurites moluccana) Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Aleurites moluccanus
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian