🌿Native Nature

Mexican logwood

Haematoxylum brasiletto

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Haematoxylum

About

Haematoxylum brasiletto, or Mexican logwood, is a species of tropical hardwood tree in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is known in its native Mexico and Guatemala as "palo de brasil" or "palo de tinto". The timber is used to make bows for stringed instruments, the manufacture of dyes and in ethnobotany.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican logwood?
The scientific name of Mexican logwood is Haematoxylum brasiletto.
What is the conservation status of Mexican logwood?
The Mexican logwood has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Mexican logwood belong to?
Mexican logwood belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Mexican logwood belong to?
Mexican logwood belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Mexican logwood belong to?
Mexican logwood belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Mexican logwood belong to?
Mexican logwood belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Mexican logwood belong to?
Mexican logwood belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Mexican logwood belong to?
Mexican logwood belongs to the genus Haematoxylum.