Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamiana
ID:
591315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam , ser. 2, 13: 56 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590647

Common Names

  • Cunningham's Oak
  • Casuarina cunninghamiana
  • Cunningham's Oak Tree

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Description

Casuarina cunninghamiana (also called Cunningham 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 cunninghamiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for windbreaks, erosion control, and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Casuarina cunninghamiana sub. cunninghamiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Casuarina cunninghamiana 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 cunninghamiana is a perennial evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Casuarina cunninghamiana

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

Casuarina cunninghamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Casuarina cunninghamiana?

Casuarina cunninghamiana

What is the common name of Casuarina cunninghamiana?

River Sheoak

What type of plant is Casuarina cunninghamiana?

Evergreen tree

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,