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Tan Xiang (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.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Santalum album (Tan Xiang)

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 Tan Xiang?

The scientific name of Tan Xiang is Santalum album. It belongs to the genus Santalum.

What is the conservation status of Tan Xiang?

Tan Xiang (Santalum album) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tan Xiang live?

Tan Xiang 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 Tan Xiang belong to?

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

Is Tan Xiang endangered?

Yes, Tan Xiang (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 Tan Xiang belong to?

Tan Xiang (Santalum album) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Tan Xiang?

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