Casuarina obesa

Casuarina obesa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Fagales
Family:	Casuarinaceae
Genus:	Casuarina
Species:	C. obesa
Binomial name
Casuarina obesa Miq.

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]

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]

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References[]

Sources[]

• "Swamp She-oak - profile". Threatened Species in New South Wales. Department of Environment and Conservation, New South Wales. Retrieved 21 April 2010.

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