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eucalipto

Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Near Threatened

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), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (plantas)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Myrtales (Myrtales)

Species

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

What is the conservation status of eucalipto?

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

Where does eucalipto live?

eucalipto is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Rwanda), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Portugal), 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, Portugal, Rwanda, Taiwan, United States.

What family does eucalipto belong to?

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

What kingdom does eucalipto belong to?

eucalipto (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) 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 punctata

Eucalyptus umbra

Eucalyptus tereticornis

Eucalyptus regnans

Eucalyptus leucoxylon

Eucalyptus pilularis

Eucalyptus siderophloia

Eucalyptus carnea

Eucalyptus microtheca

Eucalyptus longifolia

Eucalyptus conica

Eucalyptus largiflorens

Eucalyptus delegatensis

Eucalyptus stricta

Eucalyptus nova-anglica

Eucalyptus cosmophylla

Eucalyptus microcorys

Eucalyptus macarthurii

Data verified Março 2026

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