Accession Count: 1
Common Name:
swamp she-oak
Family Name:
Casuarinaceae
Botanical Name:
Casuarina obesa
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C. obesa typically reaches heights of 20 to 45 feet, making it one of the smaller Casuarina species. It has relatively wide branchlets ranging from 1-1.5 mm in diameter and numerous leaves (teeth) ranging 12-16 per whorl. In addition to the branchlet characteristics, C. obesa also has a tendency to develop a multi-trunked growth. This species also has a strong tendency to grow numerous suckers from its root system.
Compound:
Cas obe
Geographic Origin:
Australia
Ecozone Origin:
Australsia
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Natural History:
This species is considered endangered in New South Wales-- part of the area of its native distribution. Several factors have lead to its decline in this area. Some of them include the loss of its habitat for agriculture destruction, loss of its seedlings by grazing cattle, and increased competition by introduced non-native species.
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Ethnobotany:
Recently C. obesa has been used in revegetation projects in waterlogged areas. Its ability to withstand very waterlogged and saline conditions have made it an excellent candidate for stabilizing soil in such areas. Its wood has also been used though not quite as prized as other species in the genus to make furniture and fencing.
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20 - 50 feet
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Non-allergenic
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Benign
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