Casuarina equisetifolia is a versatile and valuable tree species, particularly in coastal areas where it helps to protect against erosion and stabilize dunes. However, its potential to become invasive requires careful management when introduced to new regions.
Scientific Name : Casuarina equisetifolia
Family : Casuarinaceae
Common Name : Coastal She-Oak, Horsetail She-Oak, Ironwood, Beach She-Oak, Beach Casuarina, Whistling Tree, Australian Pine, Common Rhu, Common Ru, Horsetail Tree, Whistling Pine, Aru, Horsetail Casuarina, 木麻黄
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Growth Form : Tree
Lifespan (in Indonesia) : Perennial
BIOGEOGRAPHY
Native Distribution : Asia Tenggara (including Indonesia), Australia, New Guinea, Asia Tenggara, and India.
Native Habitat : It grows near the sea, behind beaches, on sandy shores, rocky coasts, estuaries, coastal forests, and sand dunes.
DESCRIPTION AND ETHNOBOTANY
Growth Form
This growth form allows Casuarina equisetifolia to thrive well in harsh coastal environments, where this tree plays an important role in stabilizing the soil and protecting it from erosion due to wind and water.
Foliage
Flowers
Fruit
Habitat
LANDSCAPING FEATURES
Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses : Coastal, Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens, Beachfront / Shoreline
FAUNA, POLLINATION AND DISPERSAL
Fauna Pollination : Abiotic
Dispersal Associated
Fauna
PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference : Full Sun
Water Preference : Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate : Moderate
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