False White Teak

Mallotus nudiflorus (syn. Trevia nudiflora), the false white teak, is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, southern China, Southeast Asia, western Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is a medium-sized tree, typically 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of False White Teak 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

• Reutealis trisperma
• Pterygota alata
• Adina cordifolia
• Aleurites rockinghamensis
• Sterculia ceramica
• Hovenia dulcis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Mallotus

Species

Mallotus nudiflorus

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