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Guayacán

Guaiacum officinale

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, India, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Zygophyllales (Zygophyllales)

Species

Guaiacum officinale (Guayacán)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guayacán

French bois de vie

German Guajakbaum

Thai Kaeo Chaochom

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guayacán?

The scientific name of Guayacán is Guaiacum officinale. It belongs to the genus Guaiacum.

What is the conservation status of Guayacán?

Guayacán (Guaiacum officinale) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Guayacán live?

Guayacán is found in Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, India, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, India, United States.

What family does Guayacán belong to?

Guayacán (Guaiacum officinale) belongs to the genus Guaiacum, which is part of the taxonomic family Zygophyllaceae.

Is Guayacán endangered?

Yes, Guayacán (Guaiacum officinale) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Guayacán belong to?

Guayacán (Guaiacum officinale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Guayacán?

The closest relatives of Guayacán in the genus Guaiacum include Guayacán.