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Australian redcedar

Toona ciliata

Least Concern

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The Australian redcedar (Toona ciliata) is a species in the genus Toona. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (Afghanistan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Toona ciliata (Australian redcedar)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Hong Chun

Portuguese cedro-australiano

Indonesian Suren kapar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Australian redcedar?

The scientific name of Australian redcedar is Toona ciliata. It belongs to the genus Toona.

What is the conservation status of Australian redcedar?

Australian redcedar (Toona ciliata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Australian redcedar live?

Australian redcedar is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (Afghanistan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Congo (DRC), Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Micronesia, Mozambique, Samoa.

What family does Australian redcedar belong to?

Australian redcedar (Toona ciliata) belongs to the genus Toona, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

Is Australian redcedar endangered?

No, Australian redcedar (Toona ciliata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Australian redcedar belong to?

Australian redcedar (Toona ciliata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Australian redcedar?

The closest relatives of Australian redcedar in the genus Toona include Philippine Cedar, Red Cedar, red toon.