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eucalipto

Eucalyptus leucoxylon

Vulnerable

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The Blue Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) is a species in the genus Eucalyptus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic .

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types 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 (India), Europe (France, Malta), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇱🇾 Libya 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France 🇲🇹 Malta 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (plantas)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Myrtales (Myrtales)

Species

Eucalyptus leucoxylon (eucalipto)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese eucalipto

Similar Species in Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus resinifera

Eucalyptus paniculata

Near Threatened

Eucalyptus delegatensis

Eucalyptus microcorys

Near Threatened

Eucalyptus microtheca

Eucalyptus longifolia

Eucalyptus largiflorens

Eucalyptus pilularis

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of eucalipto?

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

What is the conservation status of eucalipto?

eucalipto (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does eucalipto live?

eucalipto is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (France, Malta), 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, France, India, Libya, Malta, South Africa.

What family does eucalipto belong to?

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

Is eucalipto endangered?

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

What kingdom does eucalipto belong to?

eucalipto (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) 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

Eucalyptus microcorys

Eucalyptus microtheca

Eucalyptus longifolia

Eucalyptus largiflorens

Eucalyptus pilularis

Eucalyptus nova-anglica

Eucalyptus cosmophylla

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eucalipto

Eucalyptus leucoxylon

VU

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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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