Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
1134953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 442 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134291



Common Names

  • Santalum ellipticum
  • Elliptic Sandalwood
  • Ellipticum Sandalwood


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Description

Santalum ellipticum (also called Elliptic Sandalwood, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is a small deciduous shrub growing to 0.5–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 0.5 m diameter. It is found in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Santalum ellipticum is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and construction material.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Santalum ellipticum are small, yellow-green in color, and have a four-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Santalum ellipticum

Santalum ellipticum can be found in Australia, from the south coast of New South Wales to the south coast of Queensland.

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,

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