Santalum insulare
Polynesian Sandalwood, Rapan Sandalwood
Also known as: Santalum insulare var. mitiaro Sykes +1 more
- Santalum insulare var. mitiaro Sykes
- Santalum multiflorum J.W.Moore
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Santalaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Naturally occurring in the Pacific, Santalum insulare (commonly known as Polynesian Sandalwood or Rapan Sandalwood) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Santalaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cook Is., Marquesas, Pitcairn Is., Society Is., Tubuai Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms