Authority:

Berg, Cornelius C. 1972. Olmedieae, Brosimeae (Moraceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 7: 1-229. (Published by NYBG Press)

Family:

Moraceae

Synonyms:

Helicostylis bolivarensis Pittier, Helicostylis latifolia Pittier, Brosimum bernadetteae Woodson, Brosimum columbianum Blake, Brosimum uleanum Mildbr., Brosimum latifolium Standl., Helicostylis latifolia Pittier

Description:

Description - Anthers with free thecae.

Discussion:

Use. From the scarce data about uses, it may be concluded that the seeds are also eaten in South America. The wood is used as timber.

Distribution:

Panama Central America| Colombia South America| Venezuela South America| Guyana South America| Ecuador South America| Peru South America| Brazil South America|

Common Names:

guaimaro, tillo