Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
haleakalae
ID:
1134955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 390 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134293



Common Names

  • Santalum haleakalae
  • Haleakala Sandalwood
  • Haleakalae Sandalwood


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Description

Santalum haleakalae (also called Haleakala Sandalwood, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Hawaii. 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 haleakalae is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and construction material.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Santalum haleakalae var. lanaiense (Rock) Harbaugh

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Santalum haleakalae 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 haleakalae

Santalum haleakalae can be found in Hawaii, on the island of Maui.

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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