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Santalum acuminatum

Quandong

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Santalum genus in the family Santalaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
evergreen
Woodiness
woody
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit - raw or cooked[1][3][4]. It can be dried for later use[3]. Seed. Oily and nutritious, but not very palatable[1][2][4].

Plant part
Fruit
Plant part
Seed

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Provides a liniment for use on sores, boils etc[2].

Product or use
Skin

Material uses

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The bark contains up to 18% tannin[2]. The seed is rich in oil and burns like a candlenut[1][2]. Wood - hard, heavy, close-grained. It is used for making furniture etc[2]. The wood is oily and makes a god friction stick for making fire[4].

Product or use
Friction sticks
Product or use
Tannin
Product or use
Wax
Product or use
Wood

Environment

Range
Australia - all mainland states.
Habitat
Sandy soils in the dry interior, also in loamy and clay soils[2][3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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A root parasite[1].

References

  1. Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Wild Food in Australia. Fontana 1976-00-00 ISBN 0-00-634436-4

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  2. Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.

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  3. Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Australian Native Plants. Collins. (Australia) 1988-00-00 ISBN 0-7322-0021-0

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  4. Holliday. I. and Hill. R. A Field Guide to Australian Trees. Frederick Muller Ltd. 1974-00-00 ISBN 0-85179-627-3

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