Morphological and Molecular Diversity among Casuarina and.
Casuarina equisetifolia subsp. incana (Benth.) L.A.S.Johnson WildNet taxon ID 17708 Alternate name(s) beach casuarina beach sheoak horsetail oak shingle oak coast she-oak Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NCA) status Least concern Conservation significant No Confidential No Endemicity Native Pest status Nil Other resources The Australasian Virtual.
Trunk. Genus: Casuarina. species: equisetifolia. Family: CASUARINACEAE. Common Name: Horsetail Casuarina, Horsetail sheoak, Beach Casuarina and Coastal sheoak. Etymology: Casuarina: Latin for Casuarius or cassowary, branches resemblance to bird’s feathers. equisetifolia: Equisetum is Latin for horse hair describing the weeping effect of the foliage.
Today, cemara udang, a local name for beach sheoak (Casuarina equisetifolia), has been extensively distributed along the Southern Coast of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, both in the rows formation and in individuals.After its first establishment in Samas Beach by Universitas Gadjah Mada in October 1996, cemara udang has provided benefits especially for coastal inhabitants.
Species Description Casuarina equisetifolia is a member of the Casuarinaceae (beefwood) family; it is an evergreen tree with a soft wispy pine-like appearance and an open irregular crown (FEPPC Undated).
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Casuarina equisetifolia is an evergreen tree with a finely branched, feathery crown, usually growing growing from 6 - 35 metres tall though occasional plants up to 60 metres tall have been recorded. The straight, cylindrical bole can be free of branches for 10 metres or more and 20 - 100cm in diameter; occasionally with buttresses.
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