Santalum insulare marchionense

Botanical Description

Santalum insulare marchionense is a small, evergreen tree. A root hemi-parasite, it obtains water and nutrients from host plants growing close by and does not grow well in the absence of a host[ 312 Title Traditional Trees of Pacific Islands Publication Author Elevitch. Craig. R. (Editor) Publisher Permanent Agriculture Resources, Hawaii Year 2006 ISBN 0970254458 Description Beautifully produced book with superb photos and detailed information on over 50 species of useful plants of the Pacific Islands. ]. The wood is a source of sandalwood essential oil.