Guaiacum — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Guaiacum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Guaiacum officinale
Guaiacum officinale
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 100 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 28°c, but can tolerate 20 - 34°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 1°c or lower.
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Medicinal
Guaiacum sanctum
Guaiacum sanctum
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland moist tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 100 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 28°c, but can tolerate 20 - 34°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 1°c or lower.
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