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Kaeo Chaochom

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 (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Zygophyllales (อันดับโคกกระสุน)

Species

Guaiacum officinale (Kaeo Chaochom)

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 Kaeo Chaochom?

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

What is the conservation status of Kaeo Chaochom?

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

Where does Kaeo Chaochom live?

Kaeo Chaochom 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 Kaeo Chaochom belong to?

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

Is Kaeo Chaochom endangered?

Yes, Kaeo Chaochom (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 Kaeo Chaochom belong to?

Kaeo Chaochom (Guaiacum officinale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Kaeo Chaochom?

The closest relatives of Kaeo Chaochom in the genus Guaiacum include Holywood.