Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
GUAACUM Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 381. 1753, orth. cons.
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TYPE: Guaiacum officinale Linnaeus Lectotypified by Vail & Rydberg, in Britton, N. Amer. Fl. 25: 105. 1910.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guaiacum officinale | COMMON LIGNUMVITAE | Not Native | ||
| Guaiacum sanctum | HOLYWOOD LIGNUMVITAE | Native Endangered-State |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaflets mostly 4 per leaf; petals tomentulose; fruit obcordate, with 2 wing-like angles
1. Leaflets (4-)6-10 per leaf; petals glabrous; fruit obovoid, with 5 wing-like angles
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guiacon | Guiacon Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2:507. 1763. | TYPE: = Guaiacum Linnaeus 1753. |