Mountain sandalwood,, 'Iliahi
Santalum paniculatum

Family: Santalaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. The leaves are greenish blue. They are narrowly oval and 3-8 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The upper leaf surface is shiny and the lower surface has a white powdery covering. The flowers are usually at the ends of branches. They have a sweet smell. The flowers are small and contain both male and female parts. The fruit is fleshy and has one seed. The fruit are black or purple when ripe and 1 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Hawaii, Pacific, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

It grows slowly.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Santalum ellipticum var. latifolium; Santalum ellipticum var. luteum; Santalum freycinetianum var. latifolium; Santalum latifolium; Santalum paniculatum var. chartaceum; Santalum pilgeri; Santalum pilgeri var. luteum;