Summary: Santalum freycinetianum (forest sandalwood) is a plant in the Santalaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Santalum freycinetianum or Lanai Sandalwood is a flowering tree endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and grows up to 9m tall and 25-30cm in bole diameter. Like other species in the Santalum genus, it obtains water and soil nutrients from a nearby host plant. It is slow-growing; Flowering commence 3-4 years after planting. Medicinally, the plant is used against dandruff, head lice, and sexually transmitted diseases. The heartwood produces essential oil which can be used in perfumery, cosmetics, incense sticks, aromatherapy, etc.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Low — drought tolerant |
| Soil | Well-drained, alkaline |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 9-12 |
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