Santalum lanceolatum

Santalum lanceolatum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Santalales
Family: Santalaceae
Genus: Santalum
Species:
S. lanceolatum
Binomial name
Santalum lanceolatum
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Santalum lanceolatum is an Australian tree of the family Santalaceae. It is commonly known as desert quandong, northern sandalwood, sandalwood, or true sandalwood and in some areas as burdardu. The mature height of this plant is variable, from 1 to 7 m. The flowers are green, white, and cream, appearing between January and October. The species has a distribution throughout central Australia, becoming scattered or unusual in more southern regions.[2]

  1. ^ "Santalum lanceolatum". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Santalum lanceolatum R.Br". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.