Santalum acuminatum
Desert quandong
Santalum acuminatum, commonly known as the sandalwood soapberry, is a resilient Australian native shrub. Highly valued for its nutritious, bright red drupes, this species offers significant medicinal potential. It is traditionally utilized for its antioxidant properties and skin-healing benefits, representing a vital resource in indigenous ethnobotanical practices.
- Scientific name: Santalum acuminatum
- Family: Santalaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Santalales, falling into the family Santalaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Santalum, of which Santalum acuminatum is a member.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Santalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Santalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Santalum acuminatum, is known by various names across different languages and cultures. In Russian, it is referred to as Десертный квандонг, a name that is mirrored in Ukrainian as Десертний квандонг. In Arabic, the species is called صندل مؤنف, while in Japanese, it is known as クァンドン. Additionally, in Malayalam, the plant is identified as സാന്താലം അകുമിനേറ്റം.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Десертный квандонг | Wikidata |
| ar | صندل مؤنف | Wikidata |
| uk | Десертний квандонг | Wikidata |
| ja | クァンドン | Wikidata |
| ml | സാന്താലം അകുമിനേറ്റം | Wikidata |
| fa | صندل برگتیز | Wikidata |
| zh | 框東 | Wikidata |
| arz | صندل مؤنف | Wikidata |
| ca | Desert quandong | Wikidata |
| ar | خوخ الصحراء | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Santalum acuminatum, exhibits a widespread distribution across the diverse landscapes of Australia. It can be found growing naturally in the state of New South Wales. Its presence extends northward into the tropical and arid regions of the Northern Territory. Furthermore, the species is documented within the coastal and inland areas of Queensland. Finally, its range reaches into the southern parts of the continent, including South Australia and Victoria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Santalum acuminatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-HT.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-HT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |