Family: Fabaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 384 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Haematoxylum
Vegetable: False
Observations: S. Mexico to Honduras
Description
Logwood, scientifically recognized as Haematoxylum campechianum, is a notable member of the Fabaceae family. This extraordinary tree has its roots tracing back to the southern regions of Mexico, extending through to Honduras, where it thrives in the tropical environments.
The significance of Logwood stretches far beyond its ornamental value. Historically, it has been a crucial source of a rich natural dye, also known as hematoxylin. This dye, extracted from the heartwood of the tree, has been extensively utilized in the textile industry and even in biological stains for microscopy, highlighting its versatility and importance.
The tree itself embodies a robust and thorny structure, often growing to heights that command attention within its natural habitat. Its deep, hard heartwood is highly durable, making it a sought-after resource for various traditional uses, including the crafting of fine wooden articles.
Logwood’s ecological and cultural impact is profound. Indigenous populations have long harnessed its properties, and over time, it has found a special place in scientific studies, further examined and catalogued since it was first described by the botanist Carolus Linnaeus in 1753.
Given its expansive reach and intrinsic benefits, Haematoxylum campechianum holds a unique position in both the natural world and human applications, symbolizing the intertwined relationship between nature’s offerings and human ingenuity.
Common Names
Eng: logwood, bloodwoodtree
Swe: kampeschträd
En: Logwood, Bloodwood tree, Graham’s anole, Bloodwoodtree, Campseche, Longwood, Campeche Wood, Palo Negro
Ar: خشب البقم
Zh: 墨水樹, 采木
Cs: Kampeškové dřevo
Da: Blåtræ
Fi: Sinipuu
Fr: Bois de Campêche, Campêche, Hématoxyle campêche, Bois Campeche
Ka: Ბაყმის ხე
De: Blutholzbaum
Ht: Kanpèch
Ko: 로그우드
No: Blåtre, Kampeche
Fa: بقم
Pl: Modrzejec kampechiański
Ru: Кампешевое дерево
Es: Campeche, Haematoxylum campechianum, Madera de campeche, Palo azul, Palo de sangre
Sv: Kampeschträd
Zh-tw: 墨水樹
Te: బ్లడ్ వుడ్ చెట్టు
Vi: Huyết mộc
Synonyms
- Cymbosepalum baronii (Baker)
- Acosmium trichonema (Rizzini)
Distribution
- Belize (native)
- Guatemala (native)
- Honduras (native)
- Mexico Gulf (native)
- Mexico Southeast (native)
- Angola (introduced)
- Bahamas (introduced)
- Bangladesh (introduced)
- Benin (introduced)
- Cayman Is. (introduced)
- China South-Central (introduced)
- China Southeast (introduced)
- Cuba (introduced)
- Dominican Republic (introduced)
- Egypt (introduced)
- Gulf of Guinea Is. (introduced)
- Haiti (introduced)
- Hawaii (introduced)
- India (introduced)
- Ivory Coast (introduced)
- Jamaica (introduced)
- Jawa (introduced)
- Kenya (introduced)
- Leeward Is. (introduced)
- Madagascar (introduced)
- Marquesas (introduced)
- Mauritius (introduced)
- New Caledonia (introduced)
- Nigeria (introduced)
- Pakistan (introduced)
- Puerto Rico (introduced)
- Queensland (introduced)
- Rodrigues (introduced)
- Réunion (introduced)
- Saudi Arabia (introduced)
- Senegal (introduced)
- Sierra Leone (introduced)
- Sri Lanka (introduced)
- Sudan (introduced)
- Taiwan (introduced)
- Tanzania (introduced)
- Trinidad-Tobago (introduced)
- Uganda (introduced)
- Windward Is. (introduced)
- Zaïre (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Feb 24, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 4, 2016 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 4, 2016 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 17, 2008 by Tela Botanica − Marc Chouillou (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 10, 2022 by Mélanie Herteman (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Feb 24, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 24, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 24, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 1, 2021 by Drine Male (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 10, 2022 by Mélanie Herteman (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Oct 2, 2020 by perez iker (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 22, 2017 by Guy Van Laere (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 24, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 24, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 10, 2022 by Mélanie Herteman (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Mar 2, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 24, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Mar 2, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 10, 2022 by Mélanie Herteman (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 16, 2013 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Oct 16, 2013 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 25, 2020 by William Gustave (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 25, 2020 by William Gustave (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 24, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Feb 24, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Mar 4, 2021 by Sébastien TRASBOT (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2950903)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316401-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Haematoxylum campechianum L.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Tree, Shrub