Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
boninense
ID:
493660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nakai) Tuyama

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 52: 467 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492992



Common Names

  • Santalum boninense
  • Bonin Sandalwood
  • Sandalwood


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Synonyms

  • Exocarpos boninensis Nakai [unknown]

Description

Santalum boninense (also called Bonin sandalwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Bonin Islands of Japan. It has a dense, spreading crown and grows to a height of 10 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate, obtuse, and up to 6 cm long. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and in heathlands and sandplains.

Uses & Benefits

Santalum boninense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Santalum boninense has small, white flowers that are clustered in small heads. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santalum boninense is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Santalum boninense

Santalum boninense is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia.

Santalum boninense FAQ

What is the common name of Santalum boninense?

Bonin Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Santalum boninense?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

What is the distribution range of Santalum boninense?

Eastern Australia

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Takasi Tuyama (1910-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:780595-1: Based on the initial data import