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Santalum spicatum

Authority (R. Br) DC. Family Magnoliopsida:Rosidae:Santalales:Santalaceae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 9549

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: A shrub or small tree up to 3-8 m tall and 10-30 cm in diameter. The crown is open and the branches somewhat irregular. Sapwood pale, heartwood dark brown. It is a root semi-parasite associated with a range of hosts. USES: The wood is in powdered form used for the manufacture of joss sticks. It is used for carvings, small boxes and fans and is also a good firewood. An aromatic oil can be destilled, mainly from the butts and roots, and is used as a fixative for perfumes and in quality soap. GROWING PERIOD: Slow growung perennial. COMMON NAMES: Sandalwood. FURTHER INF Sandalwood can be found at elevations between sea level and 500 m. The latitudinal range in Australia is 22-34°S. The tree is usually found on flat ground although it also can grow on hill sides. It is well adapted to drought.
Sources
SOURCES (Santalum spicatum (R. Br) DC.) Boland D 1984 pp 622-625 [TEMP, KTMP, RAIN, TEXT, DRA, USE, DEP]