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Tuart

Eucalyptus gomphocephala

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (Malta, Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇱🇾 Libya 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Myrtales (Myrtenartige)

Species

Eucalyptus gomphocephala (Tuart)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese eucalipto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tuart?

The scientific name of Tuart is Eucalyptus gomphocephala. It belongs to the genus Eucalyptus.

What is the conservation status of Tuart?

Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tuart live?

Tuart is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (Malta, Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Cyprus, Libya, Malta, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, United States, Yemen.

What family does Tuart belong to?

Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) belongs to the genus Eucalyptus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

Is Tuart endangered?

Yes, Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Tuart belong to?

Tuart (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Tuart?

The closest relatives of Tuart in the genus Eucalyptus include Fieberbaum, apple mallee, Blackbutt Candlebark, Australian tallowwood, Avon Peppermint.