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Santalum acuminatum

Burn Burn, Desert Peach
Other regional names: Desert Quandong +3 more
  • Desert Quandong
  • Sweet Ouandong
  • Sweet Quandong
  • Western Quandong
Also known as: Eucarya acuminata (R.Br.) Sprague & Summerh. +6 more
  • Eucarya acuminata (R.Br.) Sprague & Summerh.
  • Fusanus acuminatus R.Br.
  • Fusanus acuminatus var. typicus Hochr.
  • Mida acuminata (R.Br.) Kuntze
  • Santalum cognatum Miq.
  • Santalum densiflorum Gand.
  • Santalum preissianum Miq.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Santalaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Santalum acuminatum (commonly known as Burn-Burn or Desert Peach) is a tree belonging to the Santalaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, 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)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia

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