Vernicia
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The genus Vernicia, commonly referred to as Candlenut, is a taxon of shrubs or trees. It is a member of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Three of the species belonging to this genus are native to East and Southeast Asia, while two species are cultivated in Africa.