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Brosimum is a genus of plants in the family Moraceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas.
- Selected species
- Brosimum acutifolium
- Brosimum alicastrum
- Brosimum costaricanum
- Brosimum discolor
- Brosimum gaudichaudii
- Brosimum guianense
- Brosimum ovatifolium
- Brosimum parinarioides
- Brosimum potabile
- Brosimum rubescens
- Brosimum utile
Uses
Brosimum alicastrum was used by the Maya civilization for its edible nut. The dense wood of Brosimum Paraense is used for decorative woodworking for its vividly colored scarlet wood also known as satine bloodwood.
References
- Germplasm Resources Information Network: Brosimum
- Baker, Mark (2004). "Wood for Woodturners". Sussex: Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications. ISBN 1-86108-324-6.