COMMERCIAL NAMES

Lignum Vitae, Pockholz, Palo Santo

NAME USED IN BOTANY

Guaiacum officinale

AREAS OF GROWTH

Middle and South America

SIMILAR TO

Gaiac, Vera

CHARACTERISTICS

Has green and olive color but it gradually darkens and it has irregular dark strips on. Has greasy appearance. Decorative.

PROCESSING

Can be densely lacquered.

AREAS USED

Because of its self-greasing nature, it can be used as chamber and head parts of tools, as machine parts and as covering.