Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
fernandezianum
ID:
493672

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Phil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1892: 5 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493004



Common Names

  • Santalum fernandezianum
  • Fernandezian Sandalwood
  • Sandalwood


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Synonyms

  • Mida fernandeziana Sprague & Summerh. [unknown]

Description

Santalum fernandezianum (also called Chilean sandalwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Chile. 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 fernandezianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Santalum fernandezianum 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 fernandezianum 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 fernandezianum

Santalum fernandezianum is native to the Juan Fernandez Islands off the coast of Chile. It can be found in temperate climates.

Santalum fernandezianum FAQ

What is the common name of Santalum fernandezianum?

Fernandezian Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Santalum fernandezianum?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

What is the distribution range of Santalum fernandezianum?

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,