Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 356 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492962
Common Names
- Santalum lanceolatum
- Lanceolate Sandalwood
- Lanceolate Santalum
Synonyms
- Santalum venosum R.Br. [unknown]
- Santalum megacarpum Gand. [unknown]
- Santalum leptocladum Gand. [unknown]
- Santalum oblongatum R.Br. [unknown]
Description
Santalum lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate Sandalwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree, up to 10 m tall, with a spreading crown. It is native to Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Santalum lanceolatum is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Santalum lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum 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 lanceolatum
Santalum lanceolatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia.
Santalum lanceolatum FAQ
What is the common name of Santalum lanceolatum?
Desert Quandong
What is the natural habitat of Santalum lanceolatum?
Arid and semi-arid areas
What is the distribution range of Santalum lanceolatum?
Western 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,