Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
papuanum
ID:
1135255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 125 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134593



Common Names

  • Santalum Papuanum
  • Papuan Santalum
  • Papuan Dwarf-broom


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Uses & Benefits

Santalum papuanum is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Santalum papuanum has small, white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santalum papuanum is a fast-growing evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-15 m. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a nursery bed in spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Santalum papuanum

Santalum papuanum is found in the tropical forests of New Guinea.

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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