SANDALWOOD
- ENVIRONMENT
News:
Two held for possessing
sandalwood in Pulianthope
Sandalwood:
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Sandalwood is a class of aromatic woods
from trees in the genus Santalum.
Features:
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These are medium-sized hemiparasitic trees, which means they partially derive
nutrients from the roots of other plants.
Habitat:
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Sandalwood trees are found in South Asia and Southeast Asia, with
India, Indonesia and Australia being the major producers of sandalwood today.
Appearance:
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The heartwood, which is the most prized
part of the tree, is yellow and fine-grained. The sapwood is paler.
Fragrance:
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Sandalwood has a distinctive, sweet, woody fragrance that lasts for decades.
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This fragrance is due to the presence of
essential oils, particularly alpha-santalol.
Uses:
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Sandalwood has been used for centuries in
various cultures for religious purposes, fragrances, woodcarvings and
traditional medicine.
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Sandalwood
oil
is a popular ingredient in perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.
IUCN
Status - Vulnerable