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eucalipto

Eucalyptus microcorys

Near Threatened

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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

Plantae (plantas)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Myrtales (Myrtales)

Species

Eucalyptus microcorys (eucalipto)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese eucalipto

Similar Species in Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus resinifera

Eucalyptus paniculata

Near Threatened

Eucalyptus delegatensis

Eucalyptus microtheca

Eucalyptus longifolia

Eucalyptus largiflorens

Eucalyptus pilularis

Near Threatened

Eucalyptus nova-anglica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of eucalipto?

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

What is the conservation status of eucalipto?

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

Where does eucalipto live?

eucalipto 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 eucalipto belong to?

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

What kingdom does eucalipto belong to?

eucalipto (Eucalyptus microcorys) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of eucalipto?

The closest relatives of eucalipto in the genus Eucalyptus include caoba-roxa, casca-de-ferro, eucalipto, eucalipto, eucalipto.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Eucalyptus — 20 Species

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Eucalyptus resinifera

Eucalyptus paniculata

Eucalyptus delegatensis

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eucalipto

Eucalyptus microcorys

NT

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Eucalyptus microtheca

Eucalyptus longifolia

Eucalyptus largiflorens

Eucalyptus pilularis

Eucalyptus nova-anglica

Eucalyptus cosmophylla

Eucalyptus leucoxylon

Eucalyptus stricta

Eucalyptus siderophloia

Eucalyptus carnea

Eucalyptus umbra

Eucalyptus macarthurii

Eucalyptus tereticornis

Eucalyptus conica

Eucalyptus regnans

Eucalyptus punctata

Data verified Março 2026

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