Guiana brosimum (Brosimum guianense, Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 7: 172 (1913))

Family: Moraceae

Author: (Aubl.) Huber ex Ducke

Bibliography: Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 7: 172 (1913)

Year: 1913

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Brosimum

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: S. Mexico to Trop. America

Description

Guiana brosimum, scientifically known as Brosimum guianense, belongs to the Moraceae family. This plant was first described in detail in the historical text “Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr.” in 1913. The credit for officially naming the species goes to the botanical authorities (Aubl.) Huber ex Ducke.

Primarily found in regions extending from Southern Mexico down to Tropical America, Guiana brosimum thrives in these environments. This geographic distribution suggests the plant’s adaptability to various climatic conditions prevalent in tropical zones.

Brosimum guianense is an essential part of the local ecosystems, contributing to the biodiversity and ecological balance in these tropical habitats. Given its widespread occurrence and relevance, the plant has also likely played a part in the traditional practices and natural history studied within these regions.

Understanding Guiana brosimum deepens our appreciation for tropical flora and provides insights into the intricate web of life that supports and sustains tropical communities.

Common Names

En: Guiana brosimum, Snakewood
Nl: Letterhout
Fr: Amourette
Ko: 사목
Pt: Pau-rainha-roxo, Inharé mole

Synonyms

• Brosimum discolor (Schott)
• Brosimum palmarum (Standl.)
• Piratinera lemeei (Benoist)
• Brosimum tessmannii (Mildbr.)
• Piratinera velutina (S.F.Blake)
• Piratinera scabridula (S.F.Blake)
• Piratinera mollis (Killip)
• Brosimum rotundatum (Standl.)
• Piratinera panamensis (Pittier)
• Brosimum lecointei (Ducke)
• Alicastrum guianense ((Aubl.) Kuntze)
• Brosimum aubletii (Poepp. & Endl.)
• Piratinera lecointei (Ducke)
• Piratinera guianensis (Aubl.)
• Brosimum panamense ((Pittier) Standl. & Steyerm.)
• Piratinera discolor ((Schott) Pittier)
• Brosimum lemeei ((Benoist) Lemée)
• Brosimum velutinum ((S.F.Blake) Ducke)

Distribution

• Belize (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Brazil North (native)
• Brazil Northeast (native)
• Brazil South (native)
• Brazil Southeast (native)
• Brazil West-Central (native)
• Colombia (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Ecuador (native)
• French Guiana (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Guyana (native)
• Honduras (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Peru (native)
• Suriname (native)
• Trinidad-Tobago (native)
• Venezuela (native)

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Leaf

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Fruit

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Other

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7374879)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582693-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Brosimum guianense (Aubl.) Huber ex Ducke)

Specifications

Growth