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eucalipto

Eucalyptus sideroxylon

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Iran, Pakistan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇳 India 🇪🇸 Spain 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇬 Congo (Republic) 🇮🇷 Iran 🇵🇰 Pakistan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (plantas)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Myrtales (Myrtales)

Species

Eucalyptus sideroxylon (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 sideroxylon. It belongs to the genus Eucalyptus.

What is the conservation status of eucalipto?

eucalipto (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does eucalipto live?

eucalipto is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Iran, Pakistan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Congo (Republic), India, Iran, Mozambique, Pakistan, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does eucalipto belong to?

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

Is eucalipto endangered?

No, eucalipto (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does eucalipto belong to?

eucalipto (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) 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 — 13 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

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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