Allocasuarina simulans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
527151
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 3: 199 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526483
Common Names
- Allocasuarina simulans
- Simulans Allocasuarina
- Simulans-Allocasuarina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allocasuarina simulans (also called Simulans Sheoak, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Australia. It has small, needle-like leaves and grows in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allocasuarina simulans is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is often used as a windbreak or for erosion control. Its dense canopy provides shade and can be used to create a natural privacy screen. The wood is strong and durable, making it suitable for use in furniture and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allocasuarina simulans is a small, yellow-green, bisexual flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, single-seeded nut. The seedling is a small, dark green, single-seeded nut.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allocasuarina simulans is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Allocasuarina simulans
Allocasuarina simulans is native to Australia and can be found growing on trees in moist, shady areas.
Allocasuarina simulans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allocasuarina simulans?
Allocasuarina simulans
What is the common name of Allocasuarina simulans?
Simulans She-oak
What is the growth habit of Allocasuarina simulans?
It is an evergreen tree growing to a height of 10 m.
Species in the Allocasuarina genus
Allocasuarina hystricosa, Allocasuarina acuaria, Allocasuarina acutivalvis, Allocasuarina brachystachya, Allocasuarina campestris, Allocasuarina corniculata, Allocasuarina crassa, Allocasuarina decaisneana, Allocasuarina decussata, Allocasuarina defungens, Allocasuarina dielsiana, Allocasuarina diminuta, Allocasuarina distyla, Allocasuarina drummondiana, Allocasuarina duncanii, Allocasuarina eriochlamys, Allocasuarina fibrosa, Allocasuarina filidens, Allocasuarina fraseriana, Allocasuarina glareicola, Allocasuarina globosa, Allocasuarina grampiana, Allocasuarina grevilleoides, Allocasuarina gymnanthera, Allocasuarina helmsii, Allocasuarina huegeliana, Allocasuarina humilis, Allocasuarina inophloia, Allocasuarina lehmanniana, Allocasuarina littoralis, Allocasuarina luehmannii, Allocasuarina mackliniana, Allocasuarina media, Allocasuarina microstachya, Allocasuarina misera, Allocasuarina monilifera, Allocasuarina muelleriana, Allocasuarina nana, Allocasuarina ophiolitica, Allocasuarina paludosa, Allocasuarina paradoxa, Allocasuarina pinaster, Allocasuarina portuensis, Allocasuarina pusilla, Allocasuarina ramosissima, Allocasuarina rigida, Allocasuarina robusta, Allocasuarina rupicola, Allocasuarina scleroclada, Allocasuarina simulans,
Species in the Casuarinaceae family
Allocasuarina hystricosa, Allocasuarina acuaria, Allocasuarina acutivalvis, Allocasuarina brachystachya, Allocasuarina campestris, Allocasuarina corniculata, Allocasuarina crassa, Allocasuarina decaisneana, Allocasuarina decussata, Allocasuarina defungens, Allocasuarina dielsiana, Allocasuarina diminuta, Allocasuarina distyla, Allocasuarina drummondiana, Allocasuarina duncanii, Allocasuarina eriochlamys, Allocasuarina fibrosa, Allocasuarina filidens, Allocasuarina fraseriana, Allocasuarina glareicola, Allocasuarina globosa, Allocasuarina grampiana, Allocasuarina grevilleoides, Allocasuarina gymnanthera, Allocasuarina helmsii, Allocasuarina huegeliana, Allocasuarina humilis, Allocasuarina inophloia, Allocasuarina lehmanniana, Allocasuarina littoralis, Allocasuarina luehmannii, Allocasuarina mackliniana, Allocasuarina media, Allocasuarina microstachya, Allocasuarina misera, Allocasuarina monilifera, Allocasuarina muelleriana, Allocasuarina nana, Allocasuarina ophiolitica, Allocasuarina paludosa, Allocasuarina paradoxa, Allocasuarina pinaster, Allocasuarina portuensis, Allocasuarina pusilla, Allocasuarina ramosissima, Allocasuarina rigida, Allocasuarina robusta, Allocasuarina rupicola, Allocasuarina scleroclada, Allocasuarina simulans,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629090: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.