— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Lanai Sandalwood (Santalum freycinetianum). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Lanai Sandalwood (Santalum freycinetianum) is a tree or shrub native to Hawaii, known for its light and airy form that thrives in full sun to partial shade. Lanai Sandalwood (Latin: Santalum freycinetianum, family Santalaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Lanai Sandalwood is most often used to support stress & anxiety and topical & skin. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Lanai Sandalwood is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Lanai Sandalwood is a member of the Santalaceae family native to HAW. Lanai Sandalwood thrives in full to partial sun and prefers light (sandy) and medium soil types.
Lanai Sandalwood grows best in USDA zone 9-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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