Difference between revisions of "Santalum"

Linnaeus

Sp. Pl. 2: 349. 1753.

Common names: Sandalwood
Introduced
Etymology: Greek santalon, derived from Sanskrit chandana, fragrant
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 12. Treatment on page 420. Mentioned on page 419, 421.
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Revision as of 15:50, 18 September 2019

Trees [shrubs], evergreen, synoecious. Stems glabrous. Leaves: petiole well developed. Inflorescences axillary and terminal, thyrses [cymes, racemes, umbels]. Pedicels present. Flowers bisexual; perianth and androecium perigynous [epigynous]; hypanthium campanulate [very short, funnelform, cylindric]; petals 4; nectary lining hypanthium, lobed distally; stamens 4, with hairs at filament base; ovary 1/2-inferior to almost superior [inferior], 1-locular; ovules 2–4; styles long, cylindric [short]; stigmas 3-lobed. Pseudodrupes rimmed by circular collar (scar or perianth remnants) at apex. x = 10.

Distribution

Florida, Asia (Indonesia), Pacific Islands (Papua New Guinea), Australia, introduced also elsewhere in Asia (India).

Discussion

Species 15 (1 in the flora).

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

... more about "Santalum"
Daniel L. Nickrent +
Linnaeus +
Sandalwood +
Florida +, Asia (Indonesia) +, Pacific Islands (Papua New Guinea) +, Australia +  and introduced also elsewhere in Asia (India). +
Greek santalon, derived from Sanskrit chandana, fragrant +
Introduced +
Santalum +
Santalaceae +