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Black Poisonwood

Metopium brownei

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Sapindales ›Family: Anacardiaceae ›Genus: Metopium

About

Metopium brownei (also known as chechem, chechen, or black poisonwood) is a species of plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is found in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, northern Guatemala, Belize, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba(rare) and from the Yucatán to Veracruz in Mexico. The wood of this tree is a valuable source of lumber in Central America and the West Indies. Like its cousin Florida Poisonwood (Metopium toxiferum), it produces urushiol in its bark, which can cause...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Poisonwood?
The scientific name of Black Poisonwood is Metopium brownei.
What is the conservation status of Black Poisonwood?
The Black Poisonwood has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Black Poisonwood belong to?
Black Poisonwood belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Black Poisonwood belong to?
Black Poisonwood belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Black Poisonwood belong to?
Black Poisonwood belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Black Poisonwood belong to?
Black Poisonwood belongs to the order Sapindales.
What family does Black Poisonwood belong to?
Black Poisonwood belongs to the family Anacardiaceae.
What genus does Black Poisonwood belong to?
Black Poisonwood belongs to the genus Metopium.