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maracaibo lignumvitae
Scientific Name: Bulnesia arborea
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
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Bulnesia arborea: Maracaibo Lignum Vitae
Bulnesia arborea, a close relative of the true lignum vitae trees, is known by several common names, including Verawood and Maracaibo Lignum Vitae.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This tree produces a hard and heavy timber.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bulnesia arborea (Jacq.) Engl.
- Family: Zygophyllaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Zygophyllum arboreum
Common Names
- Vera
- Verawood
- Vera Wood
- Maracaibo Lignum Vitae
- Guayacan
- Palo Santo
- Ironwood
- Venesia
- Vera Amarello
- Vera Aceituna
- Vera Pocktree
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Colombia and Venezuela, particularly in coastal regions.
- Grows in dry coastal forests.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Can grow as a small tree, typically reaching 10-20 feet in height.
- Cultivated for its buttery-yellow flowers.
- Produces valuable hard and heavy timber.
Interesting Facts
- The wood is suitable for most purposes to which true lignum vitae is normally applied.
- The flowers are sometimes tetramerous (having four parts) instead of pentamerous (having five parts).
Related Species
- Related to other Bulnesia species, such as Bulnesia sarmientoi (Paraguay Lignum Vitae) and Bulnesia bonariensis.
- Related to the true lignum vitae trees of the genus Guaiacum, including Guaiacum sanctum.
Further Information
- Information available from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
- Details available in the Encyclopedia of Life, including molecular biology data.