Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Amoen. Acad. 4: 143 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590663
Common Names
- Beefwood
- Casuarina equisetifolia
- Beefwood Tree
Synonyms
- Casuarina equisetifolia souderi Fosberg [unknown]
- Casuarina equisetifolia typica Domin [unknown]
Description
Casuarina equisetifolia (also called Australian Pine, 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 equisetifolia 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 equisetifolia sub. incana (Benth.) L.A.S.Johnson
Casuarina equisetifolia sub. equisetifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Casuarina equisetifolia 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 equisetifolia 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 equisetifolia
Casuarina equisetifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, in areas with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters.
Casuarina equisetifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Casuarina equisetifolia?
Casuarina equisetifolia
What is the common name of Casuarina equisetifolia?
Beach Sheoak
What type of plant is Casuarina equisetifolia?
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,