Status:
valid
Authors:
Bert. ex A.DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 585 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492984
Common Names
- Santalum insulare
- Hawaiian Sandalwood
- Sandalwood
Synonyms
- Santalum multiflorum J.W.Moore [unknown]
- Santalum insulare mitiaro Sykes [unknown]
Description
Santalum insulare (also called Hawaiian sandalwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Hawaii. 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 insulare is a small shrub native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Aboriginal medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Santalum insulare var. alticola Fosberg & Sachet
Santalum insulare var. deckeri Fosberg & Sachet
Santalum insulare var. hendersonense (F.Br.) Fosberg & Sachet
Santalum insulare var. raiateense (J.W.Moore) Fosberg & Sachet
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Santalum insulare 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santalum insulare 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 insulare
Santalum insulare is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia.
Santalum insulare FAQ
What is the common name of Santalum insulare?
Island Sandalwood
What is the natural habitat of Santalum insulare?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
What is the distribution range of Santalum insulare?
Eastern Australia
Species in the Santalum genus
Santalum yasi,
Santalum album,
Santalum macgregorii,
Santalum lanceolatum,
Santalum obtusifolium,
Santalum spicatum,
Santalum insulare,
Santalum boninense,
Santalum fernandezianum,
Santalum acuminatum,
Santalum ellipticum,
Santalum freycinetianum,
Santalum haleakalae,
Santalum paniculatum,
Santalum salicifolium,
Santalum myrtifolium,
Santalum papuanum,
Santalum austrocaledonicum,
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,