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Australian tallowwood

Eucalyptus microcorys

Near Threatened

About

The Australian tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys) is a species in the genus Eucalyptus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Rwanda, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Species

Eucalyptus microcorys (Australian tallowwood)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese eucalipto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Australian tallowwood?

The scientific name of Australian tallowwood is Eucalyptus microcorys. It belongs to the genus Eucalyptus.

What is the conservation status of Australian tallowwood?

Australian tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Australian tallowwood live?

Australian tallowwood is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Rwanda, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Brazil, India, Rwanda, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Australian tallowwood belong to?

Australian tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys) belongs to the genus Eucalyptus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

What kingdom does Australian tallowwood belong to?

Australian tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Australian tallowwood?

The closest relatives of Australian tallowwood in the genus Eucalyptus include alpine-ash, apple mallee, Araluen Gum, Avon Peppermint, Backbutt Mallee.