Sandarac tree

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 12.01.2024

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articulated tetraclinis; articulate thuja; Callitris quadrivalis

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The sandarac tree (Callitris quadrivalis) from the cypress family (Cupressaceae) is a slow-growing, shrub- or tree-like plant that reaches heights of 6 to 10 m (rarely higher). The scale-like leaves are 1 to 5 mm long.

The distribution area of Tetraclinis articulata is North Africa from Morocco to Libya. The sandarac tree is the national tree of Malta.

The sandarac tree is the parent plant of Resina sandaraca, the sandarac resin.

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Last updated on: 12.01.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles