7,170 observationsLeast Concern
West Indian Elm
Guazuma ulmifolia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Guazuma
About
Guazuma ulmifolia, commonly known as West Indian elm or bay cedar, is a medium sized tree normally found in pastures and disturbed forests. This flowering plant from the Malvaceae family grows up to 30m in height and 30–40 cm in diameter. It is widely found in areas such as the Caribbean, South American, Central America and Mexico serving a number of uses that varies from its value in carpentry to its utility in medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of West Indian Elm is Guazuma ulmifolia.
- The West Indian Elm has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- West Indian Elm belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- West Indian Elm belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- West Indian Elm belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- West Indian Elm belongs to the order Malvales.
- West Indian Elm belongs to the family Malvaceae.
- West Indian Elm belongs to the genus Guazuma.