Bastard Logwood (Gymnopodium Floribundum) is a perennial shrub in the Polygonaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Gymnopodium floribundum is a shrub or small tree native to Central America, typically growing 2 to 8 meters tall with dark brown deeply fissured bark and alternate simple leaves.