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Allocasuarina lehmanniana
Scientific Name: Allocasuarina lehmanniana
Family: Casuarinaceae
Category: Dicot
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Allocasuarina lehmanniana: Dune Sheoak
Allocasuarina lehmanniana, commonly known as dune sheoak, is a shrub or small tree endemic to Western Australia. It is a member of the family Casuarinaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant becomes the size of a tree.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allocasuarina lehmanniana (Miq.) L.A.S. Johnson
- Common Name: Dune Sheoak, She-oak
- Family: Casuarinaceae
- Synonym: Casuarina lehmanniana Miq.
- Subspecies:
- Allocasuarina lehmanniana subsp. lehmanniana
- Allocasuarina lehmanniana subsp. ecarinata L.A.S.Johnson
Distribution and Habitat
- Allocasuarina lehmanniana is widespread in Western Australia.
- It is often found on dunes and along the west coast.
Morphology and Growth
- Dune sheoak is typically an open, upright shrub or small tree, ranging from 1 to 4 meters in height, but can grow to 3m.
- It is an evergreen plant.
- Flowering period is September to December.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Allocasuarina lehmanniana forms a symbiotic relationship with Frankia bacteria, leading to nitrogen fixation in root nodules. Specifically, Frankia sp. HFPA11I1 induces coralloid root nodules without nodule roots when used to inoculate seedlings.
Genetic Information
- The chloroplast genome of Allocasuarina lehmanniana has been studied, including the maturase K (matK) gene and trnL-trnF intergenic spacer regions.
Further Information
- Flora of Australia Online: Allocasuarina lehmanniana, Allocasuarina lehmanniana subsp. ecarinata, Allocasuarina lehmanniana subsp. lehmanniana
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN): U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.