Guaiacum sanctum
Guaiacum, Holywood
Other regional names: Holywood Lignum Vitae +1 more
- Holywood Lignum Vitae
- Roughbark Lignum Vitae
Also known as: Guaiacum guatemalense Herb.Kew. ex Brigham +8 more
- Guaiacum guatemalense Herb.Kew. ex Brigham
- Guaiacum guatemalense Planch. ex Hemsl.
- Guaiacum guatemalense Planch. ex Rydb. & Vail
- Guaiacum multijugum Stokes
- Guaiacum parvifolium Nutt.
- Guaiacum sloanei Shuttlew. ex A.Gray
- Guaiacum verticale A.Rich.
- Guaiacum verticale Ortega
- Guajacum sanctum L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zygophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Guaiacum sanctum (commonly known as Guaiacum or Holywood) is a tree within the Zygophyllaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos 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)
Trinidad-Tobago