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
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.
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 Casuarina genus
Casuarina collina,
Casuarina cristata,
Casuarina cunninghamiana,
Casuarina equisetifolia,
Casuarina glauca,
Casuarina grandis,
Casuarina junghuhniana,
Casuarina obesa,
Casuarina oligodon,
Casuarina orophila,
Casuarina pauper,
Casuarina potamophila,
Casuarina tenella,
Casuarina teres,
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,