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Forest redgum

Eucalyptus tereticornis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest redgum)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese eucalipto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Forest redgum?

The scientific name of Forest redgum is Eucalyptus tereticornis. It belongs to the genus Eucalyptus.

What is the conservation status of Forest redgum?

Forest redgum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Forest redgum live?

Forest redgum is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Portugal), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Cyprus, Guinea, India, Malawi, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal.

What family does Forest redgum belong to?

Forest redgum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) belongs to the genus Eucalyptus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

Is Forest redgum endangered?

No, Forest redgum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Forest redgum belong to?

Forest redgum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Forest redgum?

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