Allocasuarina tortiramula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortiramula
ID:
527157
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 3: 190 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526489
Common Names
- Allocasuarina tortiramula
- Tortiramula Allocasuarina
- Tortiramula-Allocasuarina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allocasuarina tortiramula (also called Tortiramula Sheoak, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Australia. It has small, needle-like leaves and grows in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allocasuarina tortiramula is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is often used as a windbreak or for erosion control. Its dense canopy provides shade and can be used to create a natural privacy screen. The wood is strong and durable, making it suitable for use in furniture and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Allocasuarina tortiramula are small, yellow-green in color and occur in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard coat. Seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, scale-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allocasuarina tortiramula is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Allocasuarina tortiramula
Allocasuarina tortiramula can be found in Australia, from New South Wales to Western Australia.
Allocasuarina tortiramula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allocasuarina tortiramula?
Allocasuarina tortiramula
What is the common name of Allocasuarina tortiramula?
Tortiramula She-oak
What is the growth habit of Allocasuarina tortiramula?
It is an evergreen tree growing to a height of 8 m.
Species in the Allocasuarina genus
Allocasuarina hystricosa, Allocasuarina acuaria, Allocasuarina acutivalvis, Allocasuarina brachystachya, Allocasuarina campestris, Allocasuarina corniculata, Allocasuarina crassa, Allocasuarina decaisneana, Allocasuarina decussata, Allocasuarina defungens, Allocasuarina dielsiana, Allocasuarina diminuta, Allocasuarina distyla, Allocasuarina drummondiana, Allocasuarina duncanii, Allocasuarina eriochlamys, Allocasuarina fibrosa, Allocasuarina filidens, Allocasuarina fraseriana, Allocasuarina glareicola, Allocasuarina globosa, Allocasuarina grampiana, Allocasuarina grevilleoides, Allocasuarina gymnanthera, Allocasuarina helmsii, Allocasuarina huegeliana, Allocasuarina humilis, Allocasuarina inophloia, Allocasuarina lehmanniana, Allocasuarina littoralis, Allocasuarina luehmannii, Allocasuarina mackliniana, Allocasuarina media, Allocasuarina microstachya, Allocasuarina misera, Allocasuarina monilifera, Allocasuarina muelleriana, Allocasuarina nana, Allocasuarina ophiolitica, Allocasuarina paludosa, Allocasuarina paradoxa, Allocasuarina pinaster, Allocasuarina portuensis, Allocasuarina pusilla, Allocasuarina ramosissima, Allocasuarina rigida, Allocasuarina robusta, Allocasuarina rupicola, Allocasuarina scleroclada, Allocasuarina simulans,
Species in the Casuarinaceae family
Allocasuarina hystricosa, Allocasuarina acuaria, Allocasuarina acutivalvis, Allocasuarina brachystachya, Allocasuarina campestris, Allocasuarina corniculata, Allocasuarina crassa, Allocasuarina decaisneana, Allocasuarina decussata, Allocasuarina defungens, Allocasuarina dielsiana, Allocasuarina diminuta, Allocasuarina distyla, Allocasuarina drummondiana, Allocasuarina duncanii, Allocasuarina eriochlamys, Allocasuarina fibrosa, Allocasuarina filidens, Allocasuarina fraseriana, Allocasuarina glareicola, Allocasuarina globosa, Allocasuarina grampiana, Allocasuarina grevilleoides, Allocasuarina gymnanthera, Allocasuarina helmsii, Allocasuarina huegeliana, Allocasuarina humilis, Allocasuarina inophloia, Allocasuarina lehmanniana, Allocasuarina littoralis, Allocasuarina luehmannii, Allocasuarina mackliniana, Allocasuarina media, Allocasuarina microstachya, Allocasuarina misera, Allocasuarina monilifera, Allocasuarina muelleriana, Allocasuarina nana, Allocasuarina ophiolitica, Allocasuarina paludosa, Allocasuarina paradoxa, Allocasuarina pinaster, Allocasuarina portuensis, Allocasuarina pusilla, Allocasuarina ramosissima, Allocasuarina rigida, Allocasuarina robusta, Allocasuarina rupicola, Allocasuarina scleroclada, Allocasuarina simulans,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629096: Based on the initial data import
Eleanor Marion Bennett (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.Benn.' in the authors string.