#equisetifolia

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Casuarina #equisetifolia, common names Coastal She-oak or Horsetail She-oak[1] (sometimes referred to as the Australian pine tree or whistling pine tree outside Australia), is a she-oak species of the genus Casuarina #whistlingpines #pinetrees #sheoak (at Guhagar-Chiplun) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp7idDvJ-br/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I must admit I am horrendous at tree ID. I’m practicing though! Today I met the BEACH SHEOAK!!!

At a distance, it looks so soft and blankety in the wind! The needles/leaves look kind of like horsetail which is very beautiful. It has these tiny false cones about the size of a dime. Overall a very pleasant tree despite being a potential invasive in my area. For now I’ll enjoy its beauty, but you’re on thin ice buddy 👀

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Bark

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Guimaras Loop

Day 2

My friends woke up early the next day to catch the sunrise, while I woke up at 8 am. I wasted no time, put my rash guard on, and swam in the beach.

It was low tide. I could see the seagrasses clearly and one sea cucumber, which for sure was /Holothuria atra/. There was another sea cucumber that ejected very sticky white stuff called Cuvierian tubules that took me a long time to scrape off my toes. While wading through the seagrass bed, I remember my fond memories of conducting seagrass sampling with my college friends and marine plants classmates at Taklong Island National Marine Reserve also in Guimaras.

I told my friends that the evisceration of digestive organs and ejection of Cuvierian tubules are defense mechanisms of sea cucumbers. Another trivia I shared was that seagrasses are often called the dolphin of the plant kingdom because they are both descendants of their respective terrestrial ancestors. I also warned them not to take sea stars out of the water because they breathe through the oxygen in the water.

After an hour of swimming, we showered, packed our things, and took pictures before leaving. Pink suits me well :)

We shortly visited the manmade forest in the same municipality. I hope that I identified them correctly as the native /Acacia auriculiformis/ because I cannot forgive another afforestation/reforestation project that uses exotic invasive plants like mahogany.

We also stopped by the Trappist Monastery because my friends wanted to buy coffee. There my friends asked whether the trees with needle-like leaves were pine trees. They were referring to the agoho tree /Casuarina equisetifolia/. One major difference is that agoho produces flowers and fruits because it is an angiosperm (a flowering plant), while pine trees do not (only naked seeds) because they are a gymnosperm. If you look at the leaves, agoho has a single leaf arising directly from the stem, while pine trees in the Philippines have leaves grouped together in bundles called fascicles. Lastly, agoho is found in coastal and low-altitude areas, while pine trees grow in high elevations.

Another plant my friends interested in was the /Araucaria/ tree, another gymnosperm commonly used in landscaping. They were so interested in the two trees that they kept on repeating "Casuarina, Araucaria" until we went home the day after.

We then headed southward to Nueva Valencia to visit the ruins of the Guisi Lighthouse. It is a historical landmark known for being the second oldest lighthouse in the Philippines first lighted up in 1894. Its purpose then was to guide ships that pass through the Guimaras Strait.

It was my second time going to Guisi, the first time in 2019 when we went to the nearby Tahi Beach Resort (third picture). The only difference was I sprained my ankle this time while taking pictures. I thought it wasn't so bad because it didn't hurt until later.

After Guisi, we stopped by three resorts in Nueva Valencia hoping that they have affordable rooms for an overnight stay. The first one we went to was expensive, the second one didn't have white sand, and the third one was an inland resort. Instead of choosing the second resort, we took the risk and drove to the next municipality of Sibunag and arrived there at 6 pm. There we received the classic Filipino hospitality.

We initially only wanted to buy inasal na manok for dinner. But there was this woman named Mrs. Bass, a store-owner in an establishment complex near the inasalan, who warmly suggested that we eat our dinner by the inasalan. We just have to buy rice and she can have it cooked by the delightful couple who owns a nearby karinderya. It was a beautiful moment of meeting new people, which I had always considered draining.

We spent the night at Punta Punting. Only one of us three (can you guess who?) drank alcohol (finished a whole bottle of The Bar!), while the other weak two drank coffee and ate pancit canton.

The whole day was too tiring that we dozed off to sleep before midnight.

#guimaras #spontaneous #beach

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English:

Plant Name: Beach Sheoak

Scientific Name: Allocasuarina equisetifolia

Origin: Native to coastal regions of Australia, particularly in the eastern and southern parts.

Description:

Beach Sheoak is a medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub, typically growing 10 to 30 feet tall. It is known for its slender, upright growth and distinctive needle-like foliage, which consists of small, scale-like leaves. The tree produces small cones and has a rough, dark brown bark. Beach Sheoak is often found in sandy coastal areas, where it plays a vital role in stabilizing dunes and preventing erosion. Its unique appearance and hardiness make it a popular choice for landscaping in coastal environments.

Care:

• Light: Prefers full sun.

• Water: Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly during dry periods.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm, coastal climates and is tolerant of salt spray.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy soils but can adapt to a range of soil types.

• Fertilizer: Minimal fertilizer is needed; organic compost can be added to improve soil quality.

• Pruning: Light pruning may be done to maintain shape and remove dead branches.

Uses:

Beach Sheoak is primarily used for erosion control along coastal areas, providing habitat for wildlife. It is also popular in landscaping for its unique texture and appearance. The tree is suitable for windbreaks and can be used in gardens to create a coastal or native theme.

Español:

Nombre de la Planta: Sheoak de Playa

Nombre Científico: Allocasuarina equisetifolia

Origen: Originario de las regiones costeras de Australia, especialmente en las partes orientales y meridionales.

Descripción:

El sheoak de playa es un árbol o arbusto perenne de tamaño mediano, que generalmente crece entre 3 y 9 metros de altura. Es conocido por su crecimiento esbelto y vertical, y su distintivo follaje similar a agujas, que consiste en pequeñas hojas en forma de escama. El árbol produce pequeños conos y tiene una corteza áspera de color marrón oscuro. Se encuentra comúnmente en áreas costeras arenosas, donde juega un papel vital en la estabilización de dunas y la prevención de la erosión. Su apariencia única y resistencia lo convierten en una opción popular para el paisajismo en entornos costeros.

Cuidados:

• Luz: Prefiere pleno sol.

• Riego: Tolerante a la sequía una vez establecido; riegue regularmente durante períodos secos.

• Temperatura: Prosperan en climas cálidos costeros y son tolerantes a las salpicaduras de sal.

• Suelo: Prefiere suelos arenosos bien drenados, pero puede adaptarse a una variedad de tipos de suelo.

• Fertilización: Se necesita poca fertilización; se puede añadir compost orgánico para mejorar la calidad del suelo.

• Poda: Se puede realizar una poda ligera para mantener la forma y eliminar ramas muertas.

Usos:

El sheoak de playa se utiliza principalmente para el control de la erosión a lo largo de áreas costeras, proporcionando hábitat para la vida silvestre. También es popular en el paisajismo por su textura y apariencia únicas. El árbol es adecuado para cortavientos y puede usarse en jardines para crear un tema costero o nativo.

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Casuarina Cultivation!

Casuarina trees, known scientifically as Casuarina equisetifolia and Casuarina junghuhniana, belong to the Casuarinaceae family. These trees are known for their rapid growth and evergreen needle-like foliage. Ideal Growing Conditions Altitude: Grows well at altitudes up to 1,500 meters above sea level. Temperature: Thrives in temperatures ranging from 15-33°C. Rainfall: Requires areas with an…

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Characterization of HAK protein family in Casuarina equisetifolia and the positive regulatory role of CeqHAK6 and CeqHAK11 genes in response to salt tolerance

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Casuarina equisetifolia

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Casuarina equisetifolia, Casuarinaceae

Second in the series of native and introduced plants of Lanzarote comes the Australian pine tree, which I hadn’t seen in probably ten years -since the last time I was in southern Italy- and that I found to be extensively used in the landscaping of the area I visited. After a first, quick look, the tree could indeed be taken for an exotic looking pine (Pinus), but despite the name and similarities Casuarinas are actually Angiosperms! Native to SE Asia, Australia and New Zealand, it is generally found in semi-arid situations, in well-draining, alkaline soils and often on sand dunes and beaches. Aside from being the reason why it is so successful on the seashores of Lanzarote, this resilience is also what gave the tree the characteristic conifer-like look. Green, thin and deciduous twigs perform the role of leaves and are peculiar in their segmentation reminiscent of horsetail (Equisetum), after which the species is named. This kind of structure is an adaptation to perform photosynthesis more efficiently in dry, windy and sunny conditions than a broad leaf might be able to. Like conifers, the tree is wind-pollinated, but the dry, woody structures it produces are not cones, they’re fruits. As they open, they release tiny winged seeds, quite easy to miss unless they fall in your cup (ahah!). If given the chance in the right place, the Australian pine tree can be rather invasive and smother native vegetation by shedding a thick layer of twigs -much like it happens in conifer forests- which also hinder germination with allelopathic biochemicals.

If managed well, the tree can also do the opposite, and aid crop plants and smaller fruit trees: like species within the Fabaceae, it can fix nitrogen in the soil through the association with bacteria while it provides dappled shade when the sun radiation is too intense and acts as windbreak against drying hot air. In its native area it has been used as a medicinal plant to treat skin imperfections and gastrointestinal problems, but also as a tanning agent and widely as high-quality fire wood.     

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Casuarina equisetifolia and the Goat’s Foot  - the former introduced, the latter native, and both possessing great beauty - are the two most ubiquitous and successful plant species - quite apart from the coconut palm of course - on the  coastline of Andhra Pradesh.

Given the extraordinary ease with which Casuarina takes root on the Indian coastline, and flourishes, the fact that it is an introduced species surprises us. Clearly the species first arose in Australia - its native habitat - long after India had separated from Australia in its continental drift to the underbelly of Asia, the oceanic distance now simply too great for its seeds to make to India on their own via ocean currents or migratory bird droppings.

Sagar Nagar Beach, October 12, 2010, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

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✥ Spodoptera litura, “Cluster Caterpillar”

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Personal Observations When touched or frightened, the caterpillar will drop to the ground, and curl into a ball. The caterpillar also has about two sets of false eyes above the head, and in the 5th picture, you can see it curl its head down slightly, showing off those false eyes to its preditor. The caterpillar also has many false eyes running down both sides of the body.

I haven’t observed the moth too greatly, however the male moth has distinct blue colours.

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Taxonomy Lepidoptera - Noctuoidea - Noctuidae - Acronictinae - Spodoptera

Known Foodplant/s Allium porrum “Leek”, Allium porrum “Lettuce”, Brassica oleracea “Cabbage”, Beta vulgaris conditiva “Beetroot”, Lycopersicum esculentum “Tomato”, Musa acuminata “Banana”, Fragaria ananassa “Strawberry”, Arachis hypogaea “Peanuts”, Elephant’s Ear, Casuarina equisetifolia “Horsetail She-oak”, Drosera species “Sundew”, Pelargonium x zonale “Geranium”, Gossypium hirsutum “Cotton”, Fuchsia, Bryophyta “Mosses”, Polypodiophyta “Ferns”, Begonia, Torenia...

* Many more foodplants exist, these are just the ones I’m aware of. The caterpillar is a terrible pest, and ate just about anything at the old nursery.

Territory Borneo, Fiji, Guam, India, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia

( Source ) this website has done more work in preserveing Lepidoptera information than I could ever dream of doing myself. Do support them ♥

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Griffithsia equisetifolia, Anna Atkins, ca. 1853, Metropolitan Museum of Art: Photography

Gilman Collection, Purchase, The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Gift, through Joyce and Robert Menschel, 2005 Size: Image: 25.3 x 20 cm (9 15/16 x 7 7/8 in.) Medium: Cyanotype

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/291530

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Beach sheoak a species of

Sheoaks

Also known as:

• Ironwood

• Australian pine tree

• Whistling pine tree

• Filao tree

• Beach pine

• Beach casuarina

• Agoho pine

• Horsetail beefwood

• Australian oak

• Coastal she oak

• Horsetail tree

• Horsetail she oak

• Polynesian ironwood

• Australlian oak

• Swamp oak

Botanical name: Casuarina equisetifolia

Beach sheoak (Casuarina equisetifolia) is a flowering evergreen tree that is considered invasive in some areas. Beach sheoak replaces native trees and disturbs their natural habitat. Beach sheoak produces a woody fruit that attract birds. It does not grow well in cold temperatures and is intolerant to frost. This species grows well in coastal areas and tolerates salty soil.

Казуарина хвощевидная (лат. Casuarina equisetifolia) — вид деревьев из рода Казуарина семейства Казуариновые. Родина — острова западной Океании, а также Австралийская область.

Порядок: Букоцветные

Семейство: Казуариновые

Род: Казуарина

Вид: Казуарина хвощевидная

Или: Casuarina cunninghamiana, commonly known as river oak, river sheoak or creek oak, is a species of flowering plant in the family Casuarinaceae and is native to Australia and New Guinea. It is a tree with fissured and scaly bark, sometimes drooping branchlets

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Cemara udang

Cemara udang - Tumbuhan dengan nama ilmiah casuarina equisetifolia ini sangat familiar di indonesia. Sangat lazim di sebut sebagai cemara udang karena gaya tumbuhnya yang cenderung meliuk meskipun sudah tumbuh bertahun-tahun lamanya. Ranting kecil dan daun nya yang berbentuk jarum menambah keindahan pohon ini. Warna batang yang gelap sangat menonjolkan kesan tua pada pohon ini.

Gaya tumbuh yang natural dari cemara udang ini membuat para penghobi banyak yang menyukai nya. Apalagi jika dipadankan dengan tumbuhan seperti katis kodok, lili paris, dan Miranda palm.

Cemara udang sebagai bonsai

Sebagai bonsai tentu saja tak perlu di ragukan lagi. Hampir sebagian besar bonsai-bonsai terkenal merupakan pohon cemara udang. Di banding dengan cemara udang yang diposisikan untuk taman, membentuk cemara udang yang akan dijadikan bonsai relatif lebih sulit. Banyak sekali treatment yang harus dilakukan yang pada intinya adalah menghasilkan bonsai cemara udang yang berkualitas tinggi. Sehingga tak heran bila harga bonsai cemara udang bisa mecapai angka yang fantastis dipasaran.

Cemara udang sebagai penghias taman

cemara udang selalu saja cocok di letakkan di taman apapun. Tak hanya taman-taman besar saja bahkan taman minimalis dengan cemara udang sebagai pohon yang dominan pun akan terlihat indah dipandang. Aura cemara udang yang khas akan keluar jika dipadankan dengan kolam ikan koi.

Perawatan cemara udang

Menanam cemara udang bisa dilakukan di dalam pot dan juga bisa langsung di dalam tanah. Menanam Cemara Udang langsung di dalam tanah akan lebih cepat tumbuh besar dan berkembang. Tanah harus cukup subur dan diberikan pupuk kandang terlebih dahulu. Sebelum tumbuh besar, sebaiknya tanaman Cemara udang diliarkan akar batang besar, baru dibentuk sesuai dengan yang dikehendaki.

Berikut beberapa langkah merawat Cemara Udang:

- Gunakan serutan kayu untuk media tnam Cemara Udang di dalam pot.

- Lakukan penyiraman air pada Pagi dan sore.

-   Setiap hari pot diperiksa agar tidak dihuni rayap

-   Bersihkan daun-daun dari sarang laba-laba

-   Berikan pupuk NPK untuk menyuburkan pertumbuhan daun dan batang

-   Penyemprotan pestisida dilakukan seminggu sekali

-   Cegah serangan kutu daun dan batang dengan menyemprotkan pestisida sebulan sekali

-   Setiap bulan potong daunnya untuk meratakan pertumbuhannya

-     Pemberian pupuk kandang jangan berlebihan

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Windbreaks and shelterbelts for Coastal zone

With regard to potential of agroforestry systems for the coastal zone, shelter belt and Windbreaks are prominent agroforestry system to be promoted for the multiple benefits like i) reduced wind speed, ii) reduced evapo-transpiration, iii) reduction in soil erosion, iv) increased crop productivity and v) wood supply. A windbreak is a narrow row of trees planted in fields bordering a farm plot (IDF, 1981). Webster on-line dictionary defines windbreak as ‘Hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion’.

It is reported that the term “Windbreak” was first used in popular English literature sometime before 1886. It is more popular and more widely used in developed countries like USA, UK, USSR, Germany than in developing countries like India.

On the contrary, windbreak as an Agroforestry system has greater and more vital role to play in developing countries, more particularly with reference to increasing land area under Agroforestry with minimal sink in cultivation area under agriculture A shelter belt is defined as belt of trees and/or shrubs maintained for the purpose of shelter from wind, sun, snowdrift etc. Shelter belts are generally more extensive than windbreaks and cover areas larger than a single farm and sometimes a whole region on a planned pattern (Dwivedi, 1992). However, ‘Windbreak’ has been used as a broad term to include both shelterbelts as well as any other vegetative environmental buffers (Tyndall and Wallace, 2011). ‘Windbreaks’ being broader term and is commonly used in the context of Agroforestry system, this chapter uses only ‘Windbreaks’ as a common term for both windbreaks and shelter belts. Benefits of Windbreaks reported in research studies

Windbreaks on field boundaries effectively control injuries to the tender crops from sand blasting and hot wind. It reduces wind velocity by 20-46% and soil loss by 76% (Gupta et al. 1997). Windbreaks are an important tool for farming in semi-arid areas. In the western Rajasthan, 3-row windbreak (of Cassia siamea, Albizia lebbek and C. siamea) is highly effective in reducing wind speed and loss of nutrients. Hodges et al. (2004) found the wind protection provided by shelterbelts (tree windbreaks) can increase pod yields of Phaseolus vulgaris both early and late in the seasons. In Egypt, it has been estimated that sheltered field of cotton, wheat, summer maize and rice increased yield by 36, 38, 47 and 10% respectively, over the unprotected fields. Besides crop protection and enhanced productivity, the windbreaks contribute to the organic matter content of the soil through leaf fall (Onuegbu, 2002). There are several outstanding examples of successful windbreaks around the world. Since 1949, a 3000 km long windbreak of Casuarina equisetifolia