Casuarina obesa
Casuarina obesa, commonly known as swamp she-oak or swamp oak, is a species of Casuarina that is closely related to C. glauca and C. cristata. The Noongar peoples know the plant as Goolee, Kweela, Kwerl and Quilinock.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Casuarinaceae |
| Genus: | Casuarina |
| Species: | C. obesa |
| Binomial name | |
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Distribution
It is native to a broad area of south-western Australia, with a much more restricted occurrence in New South Wales and Victoria.[2]
Description
It is a small dioecious tree, growing to 1.5 to 10 metres (5 to 33 ft) in height and capable of flowering at any time of year.[3] It has male and female flowers on separate plants, the female plants produce woody cones in an indehiscent state, with crops from two seasons sometimes present. These produce approximately 370 seeds per gram.[4] It is found in sand or clay soils, often in brackish or saline environments, along rivers, creeks and salt lakes.[3]
Usage
It is widely planted for agroforestry, particularly in salt-affected areas, and as a street tree.[2]
References
- "Noongar names for plants". kippleonline.net. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
- Threatened Species in NSW
- "Casuarina obesa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- "Casuarina obesa". Florabank. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
Sources
- "Swamp She-oak - profile". Threatened Species in New South Wales. Department of Environment and Conservation, New South Wales. Retrieved 21 April 2010.