Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam , ser. 2, 13: 70 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590645
Common Names
- Horsetail Tree
- Cristata Tree
- Casuarina cristata
Synonyms
- Casuarina cambagei R.T.Baker [unknown]
- Casuarina lepidophloia F.Muell. [unknown]
- Casuarina quadrivalvis cristata (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
Description
Casuarina cristata (also called Crested Casuarina, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It has small, needle-like leaves, and its flowers are usually yellow or white. It is native to Australia and Southeast Asia, and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Casuarina cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuel and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Casuarina cristata flowers are small, yellow-green and are arranged in small, cone-shaped clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped with a pointed end. The seedlings are thin and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Casuarina cristata is a perennial tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Casuarina cristata
Casuarina cristata can be found in Australia, Indonesia, and the Pacific Islands.
Casuarina cristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Casuarina cristata?
Casuarina cristata
What is the common name of Casuarina cristata?
Crested Sheoak
What type of plant is Casuarina cristata?
Evergreen tree
Species in the Casuarina genus
Casuarina collina,
Casuarina cristata,
Casuarina cunninghamiana,
Casuarina equisetifolia,
Casuarina glauca,
Casuarina grandis,
Casuarina junghuhniana,
Casuarina obesa,
Casuarina oligodon,
Casuarina orophila,
Casuarina pauper,
Casuarina potamophila,
Casuarina tenella,
Casuarina teres,
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,