Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
yasi
ID:
493605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 9: 258 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492937



Common Names

  • Santalum yasi
  • Yasi Sandalwood
  • Yasi's Sandalwood


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Description

Santalum yasi (also called Yasi 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 yasi 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

The flower of Santalum yasi is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santalum yasi 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 yasi

Santalum yasi is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Santalum yasi FAQ

What is the common name of Santalum yasi?

Yasi sandalwood

What is the scientific name of Yasi sandalwood?

Santalum yasi

What type of plant is Santalum yasi?

Evergreen tree

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,