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Australian-nut

Macadamia ternifolia

Endangered

About

The Australian-nut (Macadamia ternifolia) is a species in the genus Macadamia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Ne.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Brazil, Eswatini, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Proteales (Proteales)

Species

Macadamia ternifolia (Australian-nut)

Names in Other Languages

German dreiblütige Macadamianuß

Portuguese macadâmia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Australian-nut?

The scientific name of Australian-nut is Macadamia ternifolia. It belongs to the genus Macadamia.

What is the conservation status of Australian-nut?

Australian-nut (Macadamia ternifolia) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Australian-nut live?

Australian-nut is found in Distributed across Brazil, Eswatini, and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Brazil, Eswatini, Taiwan.

What family does Australian-nut belong to?

Australian-nut (Macadamia ternifolia) belongs to the genus Macadamia, which is part of the taxonomic family Proteaceae.

Is Australian-nut endangered?

Yes, Australian-nut (Macadamia ternifolia) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Australian-nut belong to?

Australian-nut (Macadamia ternifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Australian-nut?

The closest relatives of Australian-nut in the genus Macadamia include Macadamia, Macadamia nut.