Brosimum alicastrum subsp. bolivarense (Pittier) C.C.Berg
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Authority
Berg, Cornelius C. 1972. Olmedieae, Brosimeae (Moraceae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 7: 1-229. (Published by NYBG Press)
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Family
Moraceae
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Scientific Name
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Type
Type. Curran 304, Colombia, Bolivar, near Estrella (US).
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Synonyms
Helicostylis bolivarensis Pittier, Helicostylis latifolia Pittier, Brosimum bernadetteae Woodson, Brosimum columbianum Blake, Brosimum uleanum Mildbr., Brosimum latifolium Standl., Helicostylis latifolia Pittier
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Description
Description - Anthers with free thecae.
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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.
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Common Names
guaimaro, tillo
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Distribution
(Fig 61). Extending from Panama through the Andes to Guyana and in Brazil to Acre Territory; in evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous tropical forests up to 1000 m altitude, also in cloud-forests (Venezuela); regionally abundant; also planted.
Panama Central America| Colombia South America| Venezuela South America| Guyana South America| Ecuador South America| Peru South America| Brazil South America|