mountain ru
Casuarina junghuhniana Miq.
Casuarina junghuhniana, known as mountain ru, is a tree species in the Casuarinaceae family native to Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands. It has been introduced to Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Description
Casuarina junghuhniana (mountain ru) is a member of the Casuarinaceae family and was first described in 1851. It is indigenous to Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands but has since been introduced to other regions including Pakistan and Bangladesh. This species is part of the genus Casuarina and is distinguished by its unique needle-like foliage.
Other common names
mountain rured-tip ru
Distribution
LA · Bangladesh · Jawa · Lesser Sunda Is. · Pakistan
Synonyms
Casuarina montanaCasuarina muricata