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Indian sandalwood

Santalum album

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Mauritius, Taiwan, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Santalales (อันดับย่านตีเมีย)

Species

Santalum album (Indian sandalwood)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Tan Xiang

Spanish sándalo

French bois santal

German Sandelholzbaum

Portuguese sândalo-branco

Similar Species in Santalum

Australian Sandalwood

Polynesian Sandalwood

Santalum freycinetianum

Santalum austrocaledonicum

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian sandalwood?

The scientific name of Indian sandalwood is Santalum album. It belongs to the genus Santalum.

What is the conservation status of Indian sandalwood?

Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indian sandalwood live?

Indian sandalwood is found in Distributed across Mauritius, Taiwan, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Mauritius, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Indian sandalwood belong to?

Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) belongs to the genus Santalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Santalaceae.

Is Indian sandalwood endangered?

Yes, Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Indian sandalwood belong to?

Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Indian sandalwood?

The closest relatives of Indian sandalwood in the genus Santalum include Ankwerley, Australian Sandalwood, Desert Peach, Polynesian Sandalwood, Lanai Sandalwood.