Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
verticillata
ID:
527160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6: 79 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526492



Common Names

  • Allocasuarina verticillata
  • Verticillata Allocasuarina
  • Verticillata-Allocasuarina


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Synonyms

  • Casuarina excelsa Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Casuarina gunnii Hook.f. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Casuarina macrocarpa A.Cunn. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Casuarina quadridentata Desf. [unknown]
  • Casuarina quadrivalvis Labill. [unknown]
  • Casuarina quadrivalvis macrocarpa Miq. [unknown]
  • Casuarina quadrivalvis spectabilis Miq. [unknown]
  • Casuarina stricta Aiton [unknown]
  • Casuarina tortuosa Henry [illegitimate]
  • Casuarina verticillata Lam. [unknown]

Description

Allocasuarina verticillata (also called Whorled 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 verticillata is a hardy, drought-tolerant tree that can be 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 verticillata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Allocasuarina verticillata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is drought and frost tolerant, and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Allocasuarina verticillata

Allocasuarina verticillata can be found in Australia, from New South Wales to Western Australia.

Allocasuarina verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allocasuarina verticillata?

Allocasuarina verticillata

What is the common name of Allocasuarina verticillata?

Verticillata She-oak

What is the growth habit of Allocasuarina verticillata?

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-2629099: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.