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GUAIACUM OFFICINALE - LIGNUM VITAE.
Common names Lignum vitae, guajacum, guaiac. Overview A evergreen tree, indigenous to the West Indies, growing up to 55 feet tall although it seldom grows taller than 30'. It has a twisted trunk, opposite oval compound leaves are blue flowers. The wood is one of the hardest; has several fats and resins that makes it self lubricating and almost impervious to water. Medicinal applications Some of the resins active ingredients are effective anti inflammatory agents. Due to this fact, it is used against sore throut and gout. Hardiness USDA zone 9 - 11. Propagation Seeds. Due to recalcitrant nature of the seeds, they have a short viable life, can not be dried well and can not withstand low temperatures. Culture Full sun, protect from low temperature. Recalcitrant seeds are not refundable since they are prone to fungus and often difficult to germinate. |
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