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Red ironbark

Eucalyptus sideroxylon

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Iran, Pakistan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇬 Congo (Republic) 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇷 Iran 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Eucalyptus sideroxylon (Red ironbark)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese eucalipto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red ironbark?

The scientific name of Red ironbark is Eucalyptus sideroxylon. It belongs to the genus Eucalyptus.

What is the conservation status of Red ironbark?

Red ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red ironbark live?

Red ironbark is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Iran, Pakistan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Congo (Republic), India, Iran, Mozambique, Pakistan, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does Red ironbark belong to?

Red ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) belongs to the genus Eucalyptus, which is part of the taxonomic family Myrtaceae.

Is Red ironbark endangered?

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

What kingdom does Red ironbark belong to?

Red ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Red ironbark?

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