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Logwood

Haematoxylum campechianum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (India, Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Haematoxylum campechianum (Logwood)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Logwood?

The scientific name of Logwood is Haematoxylum campechianum. It belongs to the genus Haematoxylum.

What is the conservation status of Logwood?

Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Logwood live?

Logwood is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (India, Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Suriname, Venezuela).. Countries include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic.

What family does Logwood belong to?

Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum) belongs to the genus Haematoxylum, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Logwood endangered?

No, Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Logwood belong to?

Logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Logwood?

The closest relatives of Logwood in the genus Haematoxylum include peachwood.