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River sheoak

Casuarina cunninghamiana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)

Species

Casuarina cunninghamiana (River sheoak)

Names in Other Languages

French Pin d'Australie

Portuguese casuarina

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Beach sheoak

Casuarina equisetifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of River sheoak?

The scientific name of River sheoak is Casuarina cunninghamiana. It belongs to the genus Casuarina.

What is the conservation status of River sheoak?

River sheoak (Casuarina cunninghamiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does River sheoak live?

River sheoak is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Vanuatu), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Algeria, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Egypt, Eritrea.

What family does River sheoak belong to?

River sheoak (Casuarina cunninghamiana) belongs to the genus Casuarina, which is part of the taxonomic family Casuarinaceae.

Is River sheoak endangered?

No, River sheoak (Casuarina cunninghamiana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does River sheoak belong to?

River sheoak (Casuarina cunninghamiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of River sheoak?

The closest relatives of River sheoak in the genus Casuarina include Beach sheoak, swamp she-oak.