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