What is another word for Genus Aleurites?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɐlˈɜːɹa͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Genus Aleurites, commonly known as candlenut trees, is a species of flowering trees in the family Euphorbiaceae. These trees are native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, and are known for their oil-rich nuts that have a wide range of uses, including as fuel, food, and skin moisturizers. Candlenut trees have a variety of synonyms depending on the region they are found in. In Malaysia, they are known as buah keras, while in Indonesia they are called kemiri. In the Pacific Islands, they are known as kukui or lumbang. Regardless of the name, the candlenut tree remains a valuable resource for many people around the world.
