Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Pl. Jungh. : 7 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590691
Common Names
- Junghuhn's Oak
- Casuarina junghuhniana
- Junghuhn's Oak Tree
Synonyms
- Casuarina montana Lesch. ex Miq. [unknown]
- Casuarina muricata Roxb. ex Hornem. [unknown]
Description
Casuarina junghuhniana (also called Junghuhn's Casuarina, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It has a single trunk and needle-like leaves, and its flowers are usually yellow. It usually grows in coastal areas and near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Casuarina junghuhniana 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Casuarina junghuhniana 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 junghuhniana is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Casuarina junghuhniana
Casuarina junghuhniana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, in areas with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters.
Casuarina junghuhniana FAQ
What is the common name of Casuarina junghuhniana?
Junghuhn's She-Oak
What is the growth habit of Casuarina junghuhniana?
It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m (66 ft) tall.
What is the native range of Casuarina junghuhniana?
It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
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,