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lignum vitae

Guaiacum officinale

Critically Endangered

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.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Zygophyllales (Zygophyllales)

Species

Guaiacum officinale (lignum vitae)

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 lignum vitae?

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

What is the conservation status of lignum vitae?

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

Where does lignum vitae live?

lignum vitae 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 lignum vitae belong to?

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

Is lignum vitae endangered?

Yes, lignum vitae (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 lignum vitae belong to?

lignum vitae (Guaiacum officinale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of lignum vitae?

The closest relatives of lignum vitae in the genus Guaiacum include Holywood.