Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
torulosa
ID:
527158

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ait.) L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6: 79 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526490

Common Names

  • Allocasuarina torulosa
  • Torulosa Allocasuarina
  • Torulosa-Allocasuarina

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Synonyms

  • Casuarina ericoides hort. ex Gentil [unknown]
  • Casuarina lugubris Salisb. [unknown]
  • Casuarina tenuissima Sieber ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Casuarina torulosa Aiton [unknown]
  • Casuarina torulosa gracilior Miq. [unknown]

Description

Allocasuarina torulosa (also called Torulosa 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 torulosa is a hardy, drought-tolerant tree that can be 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 flowers of Allocasuarina torulosa are small, yellow-green in color and occur in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard coat. Seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, scale-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allocasuarina torulosa 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 torulosa

Allocasuarina torulosa can be found in Australia, from New South Wales to Western Australia.

Allocasuarina torulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allocasuarina torulosa?

Allocasuarina torulosa

What is the common name of Allocasuarina torulosa?

Torulosa She-oak

What is the growth habit of Allocasuarina torulosa?

It is an evergreen tree growing to a height of 8 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