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macadâmia

Macadamia ternifolia

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The Australian-nut (Macadamia ternifolia) is a species in the genus Macadamia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Ne.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Eswatini, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

German dreiblütige Macadamianuß
Portuguese macadâmia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of macadâmia?
The scientific name of macadâmia is Macadamia ternifolia. It belongs to the genus Macadamia.
What is the conservation status of macadâmia?
macadâmia (Macadamia ternifolia) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does macadâmia live?
macadâmia is found in Distributed across Brazil, Eswatini, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Eswatini, Taiwan.
What family does macadâmia belong to?
macadâmia (Macadamia ternifolia) belongs to the genus Macadamia, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.
Is macadâmia endangered?
Yes, macadâmia (Macadamia ternifolia) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does macadâmia belong to?
macadâmia (Macadamia ternifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of macadâmia?
The closest relatives of macadâmia in the genus Macadamia include macadâmia, Macadamia nut.

Native Range — 3 Countries

Genus Macadamia — 3 Species

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