Guaiacum officinale
Common Lignum Vitae, Commoner Lignum Vitae
Other regional names: Guaiac Tree +3 more
- Guaiac Tree
- Holly Wood
- Lignum Vitae
- Tree Of Life
Also known as: Guaiacum bijugum Stokes +2 more
- Guaiacum bijugum Stokes
- Guaiacum breynii Spreng.
- Guajacum officinale L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zygophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Guaiacum officinale (commonly known as Common Lignum Vitae or Commoner Lignum Vitae) is a tree belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Bahamas, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ascension, Hawaii, Honduras, Marianas, Vietnam