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Vernicia fordii
Synonyms: Aleurites fordii

Common Name(s): Tung-oil-tree
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 240 to 300 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=28° (C)    Opt.Max=22° (C)
Opt.Min=17° (C)    Abs.Min=10° (C)
Precipitation: 100 to 120 (cm.)
Winter Minimum:
Soil pH: 6 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Medium textured soils
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day
Light Intensity: Bright to clear
Comments:
Prefers well drained soils of moderate depth and high fertility. Low salt tolerance.
Diseases:
Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Cercospora, Anthrachose, Cephalosporium
Uses:
Poison - mammals, Material - lipids
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
China, Indo-China
 
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