Vernicia montana
Vernicia montana, commonly known as the tung oil tree, is a versatile medicinal and industrial plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for producing high-quality tung oil, it also holds significant ethnobotanical value. Its seeds and extracts are traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat skin conditions and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Vernicia montana
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Vernicia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vernicia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Vernicia montana, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Vietnamese, it is known as Trẩu, while in Chinese, it is referred to as 木油桐 across multiple linguistic variations, including Simplified Chinese (zh-hans: 木油桐), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant: 木油桐), Cantonese/Hong Kong usage (zh-hk: 木油桐), and general Chinese (zh: 木油桐).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Trẩu | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 木油桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 木油桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 木油桐 | Wikidata |
| zh | 木油桐 | Wikidata |
| yue | 木油桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 千年桐 | Wikidata |
| ar | ورنيشة جبلية | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 木油桐 | Wikidata |
| arz | ورنيشه جبليه | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across different continents. In the region of South Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Angola and Mozambique. Its presence extends significantly into Asia, specifically within the various provinces of China. Within China, it is located in the South-Central and Southeast regions. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the tropical island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vernicia montana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lignans, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |