Santalum salicifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolium
ID:
1134959
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meurisse
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris ii. (1892) 1016.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134297
Common Names
- Santalum salicifolium
- Willow-Leaved Sandalwood
- Salicifolium Sandalwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Santalum salicifolium (also called Willow-leaved Sandalwood, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. 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 salicifolium is used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and construction material.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Santalum salicifolium 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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Santalum salicifolium can be found in Australia, from the south coast of New South Wales to the south coast of Queensland.
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,