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Santalum murrayanum

Family: Santalaceae


What it is like

Santalum murrayanum is an evergreen Tree. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0


Where it is found

Light soils in areas of low to moderate rainfall.

Australia - all mainland states.

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How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

Root bark - roasted.

Inner bark: the bark that is found just beneath the tough outer bark of trees and shrubs.

Medicine

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How it is grown

Not known

Propagating it: Seed -

Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Habit: Tree

Hardiness:

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist


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