Santalum

Santalum is a genus of trees with entire opposite leaves and small apetalous flowers. There are less than a dozen species, occurring from India to Australia and the Pacific Islands[?]. They are parasites but can make their own food, like other members of Santalaceae.

Species

• Santalum acuminatum (desert quandong[?])
• Santalum murrayanum (bitter quandong[?])
• Santalum album (Indian sandalwood)
• Santalum spicatum (Australian sandalwood)

See also: quandong, sandalwood