Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Genus:
Species:
oligodon
ID:
591392

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6: 81 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590724

Common Names

  • Oligodon Oak
  • Casuarina oligodon
  • Oligodon Oak Tree

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Description

Casuarina oligodon (also called Slender Casuarina, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It has a single trunk and needle-like leaves, and its flowers are usually yellow. It usually grows in coastal areas and near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Casuarina oligodon 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Casuarina oligodon sub. oligodon
Casuarina oligodon sub. abbreviata L.A.S.Johnson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Casuarina oligodon 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 oligodon is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Casuarina oligodon

Casuarina oligodon is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

Casuarina oligodon FAQ

What is the common name of Casuarina oligodon?

Oligodon She-Oak

What is the growth habit of Casuarina oligodon?

It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m (49 ft) tall.

What is the native range of Casuarina oligodon?

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,

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