Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Santalum

Species:

Santalum lanceolatum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

900 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

greenish, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout from root suckers after fire; seeds may germinate in response to fire cues.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination is slow and erratic.

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