Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
spicatum
ID:
493647

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 585 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000492979

Common Names

  • Santalum spicatum
  • Australian Sandalwood
  • Sandalwood

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Synonyms

  • Santalum cygnorum Miq. [unknown]
  • Eucarya spicata Sprague & Summerh. [unknown]
  • Fusanus cignorum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Fusanus spicatus R.Br. [unknown]
  • Fusanus spicatus frutescens Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Santalum spicatum (also called Western Australian sandalwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Australia. It has a dense, spreading crown and grows to a height of 10 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate, obtuse, and up to 6 cm long. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands, and in heathlands and sandplains.

Uses & Benefits

Santalum spicatum is a small shrub native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Aboriginal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Santalum spicatum has small, white flowers that are clustered in small heads. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santalum spicatum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Santalum spicatum

Santalum spicatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia.

Santalum spicatum FAQ

What is the common name of Santalum spicatum?

Australian Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Santalum spicatum?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

What is the distribution range of Santalum spicatum?

Eastern Australia

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,