What does «guayacán» mean in Spanish?
- Another common name for the guayaco, a leafy tree up to 8 m high. It has blue or violet flowers. Scientific name: Guaiacum officinale. Other common names: palo de Indias, palo santo.
- Common name for a certain tree up to 20 m high, with yellow flowers and capsular fruit. Also known as ibirá-verá. Its wood is hard and resistant, so it is used in various applications. Scientific name: Caesalpinia paraguariensis.
♦ Used in: Argentina - Common name for several trees up to 20 m high with showy yellow, pink or white flowers, depending on the species. Its wood is used in cabinetmaking. Scientific name: Tabebuia spp. Other common names: cañaguate, chicalá madero amarillo, polvillo, tajibo.
♦ Used in: Colombia - Ecuador - Paraguay - Peru - Another common name for the guayacancillo or white guayacan, a tree up to 12 m high. Its wood, of a blackish-blackish color, is very hard and is used in carpentry and construction. Its resin, of dark red color, strong aroma and bitter taste, is used in medicine as a sudorific. Scientific name: Guaiacum sanctum.
- Common name for the snake Bothrops atrox, also known as velvet.
♦ Used in: Venezuela - Strong, robust and resistant person.
♦ Used in: Dominican Republic - Puerto Rico - Hard weight, currency.
♦ Used in: Cuba - Puerto Rico - (duro como el guayacán / más fuerte que el guayacán) Said of someone who is robust, strong and in good physical condition.