Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
591343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 803 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590675

Common Names

  • Swamp Oak
  • Casuarina glauca
  • Swamp Oak Tree

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Synonyms

  • Casuarina obtusa hort. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Casuarina torulosa Miq. [unknown]

Description

Casuarina glauca (also called Grey 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 glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for windbreaks, erosion control, and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Casuarina glauca 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Casuarina glauca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and should be about 5-7 cm long. They should be rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Casuarina glauca

Casuarina glauca can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, in areas with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters.

Casuarina glauca FAQ

What is the common name of Casuarina glauca?

Grey She-Oak

What is the growth habit of Casuarina glauca?

It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 30 m (98 ft) tall.

What is the native range of Casuarina glauca?

It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.

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