Santalum lanceolatum

Physical Characteristics

Santalum lanceolatum is an evergreen Shrub. 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.

Distribution

Australia - all mainland states.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Sweetish[144].

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic Narcotic Purgative Skin Antirheumatic, narcotic, purgative[152]. It is also used in the treatment of boils, sores etc[152].

Known Hazards

None known