Santalum murrayanum
(T.Mitch.)C.A.Gardner.
Santalaceae
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Common Name: Bitter Quandong
General Information
Santalum murrayanum is a Evergreen Tree
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Australia - Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales.
Habitat
Light soils in areas of low to moderate rainfall[
167- Title
- A Field Guide to Australian Trees.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Holliday. I. and Hill. R.
- Publisher
- Frederick Muller Ltd.
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0-85179-627-3
- Description
- A well illustrated and very readable book, but it does not contain much information for the plant project.
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Root bark - roasted[
144- Title
- Wild Food in Australia.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Cribb. A. B. and J. W.
- Publisher
- Fontana
- Year
- 1976
- ISBN
- 0-00-634436-4
- Description
- A very good pocket guide.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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