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desert gum

Eucalyptus gongylocarpa

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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calitro
Eucalyptus globulus
Least Concern
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Eucalyptus langleyi
Least Concern
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alpine-ash
Eucalyptus delegatensis
Least Concern
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apple mallee
Eucalyptus buprestium
Vulnerable
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Araluen Gum
Eucalyptus kartzoffiana
Vulnerable
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Australian tallowwood
Eucalyptus microcorys
Near Threatened
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Avon Peppermint
Eucalyptus ornans
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Backbutt Mallee
Eucalyptus zopherophloia
Least Concern
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Eucalyptus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of desert gum?
The scientific name of desert gum is Eucalyptus gongylocarpa. It belongs to the genus Eucalyptus.
What is the conservation status of desert gum?
desert gum (Eucalyptus gongylocarpa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does desert gum belong to?
desert gum (Eucalyptus gongylocarpa) belongs to the genus Eucalyptus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.
Is desert gum endangered?
No, desert gum (Eucalyptus gongylocarpa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does desert gum belong to?
desert gum (Eucalyptus gongylocarpa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of desert gum?
The closest relatives of desert gum in the genus Eucalyptus include calitro, Albatross Mallee, alpine-ash, apple mallee, Araluen Gum.

Genus Eucalyptus — 20 Species

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calitro
Eucalyptus globulus
LC 🐾
Albatross Mallee
Eucalyptus langleyi
LC 🐾
alpine-ash
Eucalyptus delegatensis
LC 🐾
apple mallee
Eucalyptus buprestium
VU 🐾
Araluen Gum
Eucalyptus kartzoffiana
VU 🐾
Australian tallowwood
Eucalyptus microcorys
NT 🐾
Avon Peppermint
Eucalyptus ornans
CR 🐾
Backbutt Mallee
Eucalyptus zopherophloia
LC 🐾
Badgerabbie Mallee
Eucalyptus annuliformis
DD 🐾
Badgingarra Mallee
Eucalyptus pendens
LC 🐾
Balladonia gum
Eucalyptus fraseri
LC 🐾
Baradine Red Gum
Eucalyptus chloroclada
NT 🐾
bastard-box
Eucalyptus microtheca
LC 🐾
bastard-box
Eucalyptus longifolia
VU 🐾
bastard coolibah
Eucalyptus intertexta
LC 🐾
black-box
Eucalyptus largiflorens
VU 🐾
Blackbutt Candlebark
Eucalyptus canobolensis
DD 🐾
Blackbutt eucalyptus
Eucalyptus pilularis
NT 🐾
Blackbutt York Gum
Eucalyptus loxophleba
VU 🐾
Black Gum
Eucalyptus aggregata
VU
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