Ecological
Provides ecosystem services including habitat, soil health, and biodiversity.
- Pollinator habitat
- Soil nitrogen fixation
- Carbon sequestration
- Biodiversity support
Plant of the day
Santalum album
SandalwoodEvergreen
Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a tree belonging to the Santalaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms. An excellent air purifier.
FamilySantalaceae
GenusSantalum
NativeIndia
LifespanBiennial
Uses of Santalum album
Sandalwood is represented through practical, cultural, ecological, and wellness use cases from the plant dataset.
Religious & Cultural
Holds spiritual significance in Hindu, Buddhist, and other traditions.
- Temple offerings
- Festival decorations
- Sacred grove planting
- Prayer ritual component
Medicinal
Used in Ayurveda, Siddha, and folk medicine for various therapeutic applications.
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Antioxidant-rich extracts
- Supports digestive health
- Traditional fever remedy
Industrial
Raw material for industrial applications.
- Fiber extraction
- Dye production
- Essential oil distillation
- Timber/wood products
Culinary
Edible parts used in regional cuisine across India and the world.
- Fresh leaves in salads
- Dried as seasoning
- Tea/infusion preparation
- Traditional recipe ingredient
Ornamental
Widely cultivated for garden beauty, landscaping, and indoor decoration.
- Garden focal point
- Container gardening
- Hedge and border
- Cut flower arrangements
Toxicity Information
Non-toxic (edible)