*Aleurites moluccanus (Linnaeus) Willdenow. Indian-walnut, Candlenut. Phen: Mar-Jul. Hab: Disturbed areas, escaped from horticultural use. Dist: Native of Asia.
Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics
Taxonomy Comments: The recognition of varieties (based on variable leaf morphology) does not seem to be warranted (Stuppy et al. 1999).
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl2, FNA12, K3, Stuppy et al (1999); = Aleurites moluccana – Bah, orthographic variant; > Aleurites moluccanus (L.) Willd. var. katoi – K4
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