Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album)
₹2,000.00 Regular Price
₹500.00Sale Price
Excluding Taxes
Scientific Name: Santalum album — East Indian Sandalwood.
Native Home: Southern India and parts of Southeast Asia.
Height: 8–20 metres.
Lifespan: Approximately 60–100 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Fragrant, valuable heartwood rich in aromatic oils.
Harvesting: Trees are harvested for heartwood and oil under applicable regulations.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 15–25 years or longer for valuable heartwood.
Products: Essential oils, perfumes, incense, cosmetics, and carved objects.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Used in Indian religious ceremonies, traditional perfumery, and carving.
Global Spread: Native to southern India and cultivated in other tropical regions, including Australia and Indonesia.
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