Genus Aleurites J. R. Forst. & G. Forst.


Summary
Genus number:
376
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Subfamily:
Crotonoideae
Tribe:
Aleuritideae
Subtribe:
Aleuritinae
Accession count:

27 (3  active, 2  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
  • a masculine genus according to Madrid ICN Art. 62.4
  • all accepted species are in GRIN


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References:
  1. Govaerts, R. et al. 2000. World checklist and bibliography of Euphorbiaceae
  2. Stuppy, W. et al. 1999. Revision of the genera Aleurites, Reutealis and Vernicia (Euphorbiaceae). Blumea 44:73-98.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=376. Accessed 10 May 2026.