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eucalipto

Eucalyptus gomphocephala

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, flooded grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands 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 (Cyprus, Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (Malta, Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇱🇾 Libya 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Plantae (plantas)

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Myrtales (Myrtales)

Species

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

What is the conservation status of eucalipto?

eucalipto (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) 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 (Cyprus, Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (Malta, Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), 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, Cyprus, Libya, Malta, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, United States, Yemen.

What family does eucalipto belong to?

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

Is eucalipto endangered?

Yes, eucalipto (Eucalyptus gomphocephala) 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 gomphocephala) 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 — 10 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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