Family: Euphorbiaceae

Genus: Triadica

Species: sebifera

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000588

Common name: Candle berry tree

English name: Chinese Tallow, Candle berry tree

Arabic name: سابيم سبيفيرا

Native: Eastern China and Taiwan

Country: China Taiwan

(PGR): Rare

Deciduous tree  grow to 9 m high leaves heart shaped, deltoid, ovate, rhomboid, which turn an attractive bright ruby red in autumn flowers yellow fruit shape round white

prefers moist well drained soils

ornamental plant. The white wax coating on the seeds was used for soap and fuel for lamps. candles, soap and cosmetics in China. the wood is used in furniture making.

Croton sebiferum L, Sapium sebiferum (L) Roxb

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Texture: Clay Dry Loam Moist Sandy

Fertility: High

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Salinity: Low

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Temperate

Lights: Full sun

Propagation: Seeds or cuttings

Flowering time: Spring

Zone: 8 : 11

pH range: 6.0-8.0

Status: Rare

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Tree

Sample Type: Cultivar Other

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden Other

Plant Uses: Coastal gardens Cosmetic Furniture Landscape Medicinal Oil Ornamental Soap Timber

Plant Populations density: Rare

Vegetation types: Deciduous tree Sub tropical Wood land

pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline Neutral