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Bookmark or Share- Lignum vitae - WikipediaLignum vitae (/ ˈ l ɪ ɡ n ə m ˈ v aɪ t i,-ˈ v iː t aɪ /) is a wood, also called guayacan or guaiacum, and in parts of Europe known as Pockholz or pokhout, from trees of the genus Guaiacum. The trees are indigenous to the Caribbean and the northern coast of South America (e.g., Colombia and Venezuela) and have been an important export ...
- ENH445/ST286: Guaiacum sanctum: Lignum Vitae - EDISLignum vitae is an extremely slow-growing broadleaf evergreen which ultimately reaches 30 feet in height and casts light shade, but few people have seen plants of this size because it is not grown in the trade.
- Lignum Vitae: Properties, Hardness, Uses & WorkabilityLignum Vitae is also referred to as guayacan from the genus Guaiacum. It is also known in Europe as Pokhout or Pockholz. It is native to the South American northern coasts and Caribbean, and in the past, it is a valuable crop for export to Europe.
- Lignum Vitae Wood, Uses, Pros And Cons - Timber BloggerLignum vitae is one of the world’s hardest and most durable woods. It is famous for its excellent strength and durability. It is used for shipbuilding, bearings, and tool handles. Lignum Vitae is also highly resistant to water and rot, making it useful in marine environments.
- Lignum vitae | Caribbean, Hardwood & Evergreen | BritannicaLignum vitae, a tropical hardwood. The tree is the source of a very hard and heavy wood that is brownish green in colour. It is used to make pulleys, shafts, axles, and bowling balls. The wood is relatively waterproof because of its high fat content.
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