guaiacum
Guaiacum sanctum L.
Guaiacum sanctum, also known as guaiacum, is a flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to the Neotropical region, including Mexico, Central America, Florida, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It has been introduced to other tropical regions globally. The species is listed as near threatened by the IUCN due to habitat loss and is the national tree of the Bahamas.
Description
Guaiacum sanctum (L.) is a member of the Zygophyllaceae family and is commonly called holywood or lignum vitae. Its native range includes parts of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, with additional occurrences in Florida. The plant has been introduced to various tropical areas worldwide. Habitat loss is a significant threat to its survival in its native range. It is recognized as the national tree of the Bahamas.
Other common names
HolywoodHolywood Lignum Vitaeguaiacumlignum-vitaeRoughbark Lignum-vitae
Distribution
Global · SV · HN · GT · Hawaii · Aruba · Bahamas · Belize · Costa Rica · Cuba · Dominican Republic · El Salvador · Florida · Guatemala · Haiti · Honduras · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Netherlands Antilles · Nicaragua · Panamá · Puerto Rico · Trinidad-Tobago · Turks-Caicos Is. · Archipiélago de Cuba
Synonyms
Guaiacum guatemalenseGuaiacum multijugumGuaiacum parvifoliumGuaiacum sloaneiGuaiacum verticale
