Guaiacum sp. (Lignum Vitae) - Image 4

Botanical name: Guaiacum sp.

Common names: Lignum Vitae, Guajacum, Guaiac

Family: Zygophyllaceae

Origin: West Indies

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Unknown name
See full plant profile: Guaiacum sp. (Lignum Vitae)
Guaiacum sp. (Lignum Vitae) orange red fruit close up, small oval green leaves on branches
Learn more about growing Guaiacum sp. (Lignum Vitae)


Learn more about
About Tropical Plant Encyclopedia · Pictogram Guide·