Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 92: 22 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590771
Common Names
- Casuarina teres
- Teres Casuarina
- Casuarina Teres
Description
Casuarina teres (also called Smooth 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 teres is used as a windbreak, to stabilize sand dunes, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the production of paper and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Casuarina teres 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 teres is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Layering is done by burying a branch of the tree in the soil and allowing it to root.
Where to Find Casuarina teres
Casuarina teres is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Casuarina teres FAQ
What is the common name of Casuarina teres?
Slender She-Oak
What is the growth habit of Casuarina teres?
It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m (49 ft) tall.
What is the native range of Casuarina teres?
It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
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,