how to identify red sandalwood tree

How do I identify sandalwood?

DNA testing is a sure fire way to identify any wood as genuine Indian Sandalwood, right down to the genus and species. Other than that, the only way to know if what you are getting is real Santalum album is to purchase from someone you trust and has a good reputation for a reliable supply of genuine Indian Sandalwood.

What is the difference between sandalwood and red sandalwood?

Read the major difference between them. Scientific Name & common name: Scientific name of White sandalwood is Santalum album and of Red Sandalwood is Pterocarpus santalinus. White Sandalwood is commonly known as Indian Sandalwood, and Red Sandalwood is known as red sanders, red saunders, Rakt Chandan and Laal Chandana.

Can I grow red sandalwood?

Climate and Soil:

It regenerates well in dry hot climate and requires rainfall ranging from 800 mm to 1000 mm annually for good growth. Red sandalwood grown on the shale sub soils, at altitudes around 750 meters (2,460 ft), and in semi-arid climatic conditions gives a distinctive wavy grain margin.

How much is a sandalwood tree worth?

Karnataka forest department's sandalwood auction at Mysore fetched an all-time high of Rs 38.51 lakh a tonne for heartwood (old mature tree's central portion) as against the normal price of Rs 30-32 lakh a tonne.

Why is red sandalwood illegal?

Government declared growing sandalwood tree illegal due to rise in smuggling and exporting of sandalwood in recent years. However, planting of sandalwood is legal in India but plantation activities are undertaken by governments departments. The department controls the cutting of sandalwood.

How many years does it take to grow sandalwood tree?

Though returns on sandalwood cultivation are very high in which naturally grown sandalwood tree takes 30 years to be ready for harvesting whereas intensive cultivation in organic methods gives quick results in 10 to 15 years. The sandalwood grown in India has two colours which are available white and red.

What is the price of red sandalwood?

“A tonne of red sanders fetches up to Rs 20 lakh in India but its international landing price is above Rs 50-80 lakh,” a forest officer from the Vellore range said last year.

Which sandalwood is best white or red for skin?

White Sandalwood aroma spreads all over when it comes to extract oil from it. White sandalwood is generally employed for skin care. It is endowed with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, astringent and emollient properties.

Why red sandalwood is costly?

Sandalwood is expensive compared to other types of woods, so to maximize profit, sandalwood is harvested by removing the entire tree instead of sawing it down at the trunk close to ground level. This way wood from the stump and root, which possesses high levels of sandalwood oil, can also be processed and sold.

How long does red sandalwood take to grow?

“Technically, a tree has a viable quantity of heartwood at 15 years, but the mature quality that can fetch the best price takes time to form,” he says, and adds that harvest should take place only after 25-30 years.

Is it legal to grow sandalwood?

Ban on harvesting

Growing sandalwood by individuals was banned until 2002. Today, we can grow the trees but it is illegal to cut and harvest the wood, use it or sell it in the open market. Permission is required from the state forest department, which sends its officials to cut the tree and buy the sandalwood.

Does sandalwood tree attract snakes?

Do they like the fragrance of sandalwood or is it something else. As far as the labor of snakes is concerned, scientists have proved that snakes do not have the labor of smell. ... But the snakes are wrapped around the sandalwood tree, not because of the scent of sandalwood but to keep themselves cool.

What is the cost of 1kg sandalwood?

PURE & NATURAL SANDALWOOD POWDER 1KG

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How do I start a sandalwood farm?

Sandalwood tree crop requires hot atmosphere and it grows better in humid climatic conditions. Sandalwood tree cultivation also needs the temperature in between 12° and 35°C. It is the perfect temperature for good growth of sandalwood tree. At 600 and 1050 meters altitudes, this sandalwood tree plant grows well.

Where does red sandalwood grow?

Red Sandalwood Pterocarpus santalinus

santalinus, commonly known as Red Sandalwood, is a native and endemic to India and can only be found in the southern parts of the Eastern Ghats. It is a small tree that grows to 5-8 meters in height and has a dark grayish bark.

Which country is the largest producer of sandalwood?

India contributes 90 per cent of the sandalwood oil production in the world.

Is red sandalwood good for skin?

Rakta Chandana or the red sandalwood is one of the finest ingredients for your skin. ... It is primarily used for skin care and beauty purposes. It is very effective in reducing blemishes and treating acne. It also helps in the removal of sun tan and dullness because of its cooling properties.

Which tree is very costly in India?

The most expensive wood in the world could be sandalwood tree. The highest quality sandalwood variety can fetch a price of up to Rs 10,000 per kg. The sale and processing of sandalwood is fully under control of the government. Sandalwood is widely cultivated in India and Australia.

Why sandalwood tree is a partial parasite plant?

The sandalwood tree is considered as a partial root parasite because it completes its nutritional requirements from the other plants. The roots of this type of plant are modified and called haustoria whose function is to penetrate host plants and take nutrition from them.

Which soil is suitable for sandalwood?

It can grown in different types of soils like sandy, clay red soils, laterite loam and black cotton soils. sandalwood can grow under varying conditions of soil PH from 6.0 to 7.5.