Polynesian Sandalwood

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Santalales (Sandelholzartige)

Family

Santalaceae

Genus

Santalum

Species

Santalum insulare (Polynesian Sandalwood)

Names in Other Languages

French Bois de Santal Polynesien

Similar Species in Santalum

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Sandelholzbaum

Santalum album

Vulnerable

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Australian Sandalwood

Santalum spicatum

Vulnerable

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Desert Peach

Santalum acuminatum

Least Concern

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Lanai Sandalwood

Santalum freycinetianum

Endangered

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yasi

Santalum yasi

Endangered

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Bitter Quandong

Santalum murrayanum

Least Concern

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Ankwerley

Santalum lanceolatum

Least Concern

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Coral Sea Sandalwood

Santalum austrocaledonicum

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Polynesian Sandalwood?

The scientific name of Polynesian Sandalwood is Santalum insulare. It belongs to the genus Santalum.

What is the conservation status of Polynesian Sandalwood?

Polynesian Sandalwood (Santalum insulare) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Polynesian Sandalwood belong to?

Polynesian Sandalwood (Santalum insulare) belongs to the genus Santalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Santalaceae.

Is Polynesian Sandalwood endangered?

Yes, Polynesian Sandalwood (Santalum insulare) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Polynesian Sandalwood belong to?

Polynesian Sandalwood (Santalum insulare) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Polynesian Sandalwood?

The closest relatives of Polynesian Sandalwood in the genus Santalum include Sandelholzbaum, Australian Sandalwood, Desert Peach, Lanai Sandalwood, yasi.