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bastard-box

Eucalyptus microtheca

Least Concern

About

The Bastard-box (Eucalyptus microtheca) is a species in the genus Eucalyptus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, India, South Africa, and Yemen.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇳 India 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇾🇪 Yemen

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Eucalyptus microtheca (bastard-box)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese eucalipto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bastard-box?

The scientific name of bastard-box is Eucalyptus microtheca. It belongs to the genus Eucalyptus.

What is the conservation status of bastard-box?

bastard-box (Eucalyptus microtheca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bastard-box live?

bastard-box is found in Distributed across Brazil, India, South Africa, and Yemen.. Countries include Brazil, India, South Africa, Yemen.

What family does bastard-box belong to?

bastard-box (Eucalyptus microtheca) belongs to the genus Eucalyptus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

Is bastard-box endangered?

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

What kingdom does bastard-box belong to?

bastard-box (Eucalyptus microtheca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of bastard-box?

The closest relatives of bastard-box in the genus Eucalyptus include Albany Blackbutt, Albatross Mallee, alpine-ash, Alpine Bog Gum, alpine yellow gum.