Reutealis is a monotypic plant genus in the family Euphorbiaceae. The single species, Reutealis trisperma is also known as Philippine tung. Reutealis trisperma is endemic to the Philippines and used as a timber species, although it is listed as a near-threatened species on the IUCN Red List.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Reutealis trisperma being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Mallotus nudiflorus
- Pterygota alata
- Matisia cordata
- Aleurites rockinghamensis
- Vernicia fordii — considered toxic
- Sterculia ceramica
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Malpighiales
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Reutealis
- Species
- Reutealis trisperma
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