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Santalum spicatum
Australian sandalwood / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Waang" redirects here. For other uses, see Waang (disambiguation).
Santalum spicatum, the Australian sandalwood, also Waang and other names (Noongar) and Dutjahn (Martu), is a tree native to semi-arid areas at the edge of Southwest Australia, in the state of Western Australia. It is also found in South Australia, where it is protected and listed as a vulnerable species. It is traded as sandalwood, and its sandalwood oil has been used as an aromatic and a food source over history. S. spicatum is one of four Santalum species occurring in Australia.
Quick Facts Santalum spicatum, Conservation status ...
Santalum spicatum | |
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A mature tree, circa 1920 | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Santalales |
Family: | Santalaceae |
Genus: | Santalum |
Species: | S. spicatum |
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Santalum spicatum | |
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