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Brosimum Longifolium
''Brosimum'' is a genus of plants in the family Moraceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas. The breadnut ('' B. alicastrum'') was used by the Maya civilization for its edible nut. The dense vividly colored scarlet wood of '' B. paraense'' is used for decorative woodworking.Baker (2004) '' B. guianense'', or snakewood, has a mottled snake-skin pattern, and is among the densest woods, with a very high stiffness; it was the wood of choice for making of bows for musical instruments of the violin family until the late 18th century, when it was replaced by the more easily worked brazilwood (''Paubrasilia echinata''). Plants of this genus are otherwise used for timber, building materials, and in a cultural context. Accepted species * ''Brosimum acutifolium''—''tamamuri'' * ''Brosimum alicastrum'' Sw.—breadnut, Maya nut, ''ramón'' (Spanish) * '' Brosimum costaricanum'' Liebm. * '' Brosimum gaudichaudii'' Trecul— Mama-cadela * '' Brosimum glaucum'' Taub. * '' Brosimum gl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brosimum Guianense
''Brosimum guianense'', called snakewood, letterwood, leopardwood, and amourette, is a species of flowering plant in the genus ''Brosimum ''Brosimum'' is a genus of plants in the family Moraceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas. The breadnut ('' B. alicastrum'') was used by the Maya civilization for its edible nut. The dense vividly colored scarlet wood of '' B. paraens ...'', native to southern Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, and tropical South America. A tree reaching , its heartwood can command a price of $30 per kg. References guianense Flora of Southeastern Mexico Flora of Southwestern Mexico Flora of Veracruz Flora of Central America Flora of Trinidad and Tobago Flora of northern South America Flora of western South America Flora of Brazil Plants described in 1913 Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Moraceae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |