Santalum spicatum
Australian Sandalwood, Fragrant Sandalwood
Other regional names: West Australian Sandalwood
- West Australian Sandalwood
Also known as: Eucarya spicata (R.Br.) Sprague & Summerh. +6 more
- Eucarya spicata (R.Br.) Sprague & Summerh.
- Fusanus cignorum (Miq.) Kuntze
- Fusanus spicatus R.Br.
- Fusanus spicatus var. frutescens Hochr.
- Mida cignorum (R.Br.) Kuntze
- Mida spicata (R.Br.) Kuntze
- Santalum cygnorum Miq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Santalaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Santalum spicatum (commonly known as Australian Sandalwood or Fragrant Sandalwood) is a tree belonging to the Santalaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
South Australia, Western Australia