Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
591311

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Poiss. ex Pancher & Sebert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Rev. Marit. Colon. 40: 560 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590643



Common Names

  • Beefwood
  • Casuarina collina
  • Beefwood Tree


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Description

Casuarina collina (also called Hill Casuarina, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It has small, needle-like leaves, and its flowers are usually yellow or white. It is native to Australia and Southeast Asia, and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Casuarina collina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuel and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Casuarina collina flowers are small, yellow-green and are arranged in small, cone-shaped clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped with a pointed end. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casuarina collina is a perennial tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Casuarina collina

Casuarina collina can be found in Australia, Indonesia, and the Pacific Islands.

Casuarina collina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casuarina collina?

Casuarina collina

What is the common name of Casuarina collina?

Hill Casuarina

What is the natural habitat of Casuarina collina?

It is native to Australia and New Guinea.

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-2705426: Based on the initial data import
Jean Armand Isidore Pancher (1814-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancher' in the authors string.
Hippolyte Sebert (1839-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebert' in the authors string.
Jules Poisson (1833-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Poiss.' in the authors string.