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Sandalwood
आजची वनस्पती

Santalum album

SandalwoodEvergreen

Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a tree belonging to the Santalaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms. An excellent air purifier.

FamilySantalaceae
GenusSantalum
NativeIndia
LifespanBiennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Santalum album.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
FamilySantalaceae
GenusSantalum
SpeciesSantalum album
Binomial NameSantalum album
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameSandalwood
Life FormEvergreen
Growth HabitBushy, upright

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
FamilySantalaceae
GenusSantalum
SpeciesSantalum album
Binomial NameSantalum album
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameSandalwood

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.