Lignum vitae
E44362
Lignum vitae is a dense, extremely hard tropical hardwood tree native to the Caribbean, renowned for its durable wood and medicinal resin.
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Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
hardwood
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tree → tropical plant → |
| barkType |
furrowed
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| commonNameOf |
Guaiacum officinale
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Guaiacum sanctum → |
| conservationConcern |
overexploitation for timber and medicine
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| conservationStatus |
threatened
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| contains |
resin
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| decayResistance |
high
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| durabilityClass |
very durable
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| etymology |
Latin for tree of life
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| family |
Zygophyllaceae
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| flowerColor |
blue
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purple → |
| fruitContains |
red seeds
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| fruitType |
capsule
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| growthForm |
small tree
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| heartwoodColor |
dark greenish-brown
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| kingdom |
Plantae
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| leafArrangement |
opposite
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| leafType |
compound
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evergreen → |
| maximumHeight |
about 10 meters
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| nativeTo |
Caribbean
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Central America → northern South America → |
| oilContent |
high
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| order |
Zygophyllales
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| pestResistance |
high
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| resinProperty |
medicinal
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| sapwoodColor |
pale yellow
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| taxonRank |
species
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| tradeName |
lignum vitae
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| usedFor |
bowling balls
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bushings → lignum vitae bearings in marine applications → mallets → pulleys → ship propeller shaft bearings → tool handles → traditional medicine → treatment of rheumatism → treatment of syphilis → |
| woodColor |
dark greenish-brown
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| woodDensity |
very high
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| woodProperty |
extremely hard
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self-lubricating → very heavy → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Lignum vitae
("Guaiacum officinale")
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commonNameOf |
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Jamaica
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nationalSymbol |