Some of the characteristic species are boxwood (Phyllostylon brasiliensis), lignum vitae (Guaiacum sanctum) and Haematoxylum brasiletto. From Wordnik.com. [Central American dry forests] Reference
In addition to the loss of native woodland, native evergreen thickets on Grand Cayman are now being replaced by logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum). From Wordnik.com. [Cayman Islands xeric scrub] Reference
The history of land-use can be inferred through the presence in the woodlands of trees such as logwood (Haematoxylum campechianum) produced from Central America in the 18th century. From Wordnik.com. [Leeward Islands dry forests] Reference
Dominant species in the tree community are Haematoxylum campechianum, Bucida spinosa and Dalbergia glabra, with others including Byrsonima bucidaefolia, Cameraria latifolia, Erythroxylon areolatum and Malpighia lundellii. From Wordnik.com. [Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Mexico] Reference
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