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Santalum lanceolatum

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. Sweetish[1].

Plant part
Fruit

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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Antirheumatic, narcotic, purgative[2]. It is also used in the treatment of boils, sores etc[2].

Product or use
Antirheumatic
Product or use
Narcotic
Product or use
Purgative
Product or use
Skin

Material uses

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Wood - aromatic[3].

Product or use
Wood

Environment

Range
Australia - all mainland states.
Habitat
Rocky ground, occasionally near the coast in drier areas[2].
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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Not known

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. Lassak. E. V. and McCarthy. T. Australian Medicinal Plants.

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  3. 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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