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Allocasuarina campestris

Scientific Name: Allocasuarina campestris

Family: Casuarinaceae

Category: Dicot

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Allocasuarina campestris

Allocasuarina campestris, commonly known as Tamma or Shrubby She-oak, is a shrub belonging to the Casuarinaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

Allocasuarina campestris has cones ranging from 2-3 cm long and 1 cm in diameter. These small parts could pose a potential choking hazard if ingested by pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Allocasuarina campestris (Diels) L.A.S. Johnson
  • Family: Casuarinaceae (She-oak family)
  • Kingdom: Not specified in text, but assumed to be Plantae (plants)
  • Subspecies: Allocasuarina campestris subsp. campestris, Allocasuarina campestris subsp. grossa (L.A.S.Johnson) L.A.S.Johnson, and Allocasuarina campestris subsp. eriochlamys (L.A.S.Johnson) L.A.S.Johnson
  • Synonym: Casuarina campestris Miq.
  • Alternative Scientific Name: Acanthocasuarina campestris Taylor, 2011 (Triozidae) - Note that this may be a misapplied synonym related to insect associations, not the plant itself.

Distribution and Habitat

Allocasuarina campestris is native to Western Australia.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Allocasuarina campestris is described as a shrub, sometimes reaching the size of a small tree.
  • It has erect branches, giving it a pine-like appearance.
  • Female plants produce cones that are 2-3 cm long and approximately 1 cm in diameter.

Ecological Role

  • Allocasuarina campestris can form dense shrublands and is associated with specific plant communities (e.g., with Acacia lasiocalyx and Hakea).
  • It exhibits partial summer dormancy.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Nodules have been found on the roots of Allocasuarina campestris.
  • It serves as a host for Santalum, with haustoria (specialized structures for extracting nutrients) observed on its roots.
  • Listed as Vulnerable as Allocasuarina tortiramula thickets in association with Acacia lasiocalyx, Allocasuarina campestris and Hakea

Further Information

Additional information about Allocasuarina campestris can be found in the following resources:

  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • NYBG Virtual (New York Botanical Garden)
  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • B and T World Seeds' database
  • Discover Life