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auarina criaa (black sheoak)

Climate

Prefers sandy soils over limestone or calcrete and is adapted to tolerate harsh conditions, including lower rainfall (down to 250 mm) and saline conditions.

Common Name

Black Sheoak

Description

The auarina criaa, also known as black sheoak, is a shrub to small tree native to southern central Australia. It can reach heights of 4 to 16 meters and is typically found in sandy soils over limestone or calcrete. There are two subspecies, pauper and crislata, with the latter being more tolerant of harsh conditions such as lower rainfall (down to 250 mm) and saline conditions.

Genus
Grouping
Pioneers
Latin Name

Auarina criaa

Origin

Australia

Other Relevant Information

- This plant is also known as black sheoak. - It belongs to the grouping of pioneers. - It is a shrub to small tree, with a height ranging from 4 to 16 meters. - The plant is native to southern central Australia. - It is commonly found on sandy soils over limestone or calcrete. - There are two subspecies of this plant: pauper and crislata. - The subspecies crislata is more tolerant of harsh conditions, including lower rainfall (down to 250 mm) and saline conditions.

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

Sandy soils over limestone or calcrete.

Specific species
Uses
Australian NativeSalt-tolerantDrought-tolerant
Suitability to cool temperate climate

A shrub to small tree (4 - 16 m) native to southern central Australia. It often occurs on sandy soils over limestone or calcrete. There are two subspecies pauper and crislata. The latter is more tolerant of harsh conditions (lower rainfall down to 250 mm and saline conditions)