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''Brosimum'' is a
genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of plants in the
family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...
Moraceae, native to
tropical The tropics are the regions of Earth surrounding the Equator. They are defined in latitude by the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere at N and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere at S. The tropics are also referred to ...
regions of the
Americas The Americas, which are sometimes collectively called America, are a landmass comprising the totality of North and South America. The Americas make up most of the land in Earth's Western Hemisphere and comprise the New World. Along with th ...
. The breadnut ('' B. alicastrum'') was used by the
Maya civilization The Maya civilization () of the Mesoamerican people is known by its ancient temples and glyphs. Its Maya script is the most sophisticated and highly developed writing system in the pre-Columbian Americas. It is also noted for its art, archit ...
for its edible nut. The dense vividly colored scarlet wood of '' B. paraense'' is used for decorative woodworking.Baker (2004) '' B. guianense'', or
snakewood Snakewood is a common name of several different plants: * ''Acacia'' species (family Fabaceae) in Australia, '' Acacia eremaea'', '' Acacia intorta'', ''Acacia xiphophylla' * ''Brosimum guianense'' (= ''Piratinera guianensis'') (family Moraceae) (L ...
, 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 The violin family of musical instruments was developed in Italy in the 16th century. At the time the name of this family of instruments was viole da braccio which was used to distinguish them from the viol family (viole ''da gamba''). The standa ...
until the late 18th century, when it was replaced by the more easily worked brazilwood (''
Paubrasilia echinata ''Paubrasilia echinata'' is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is a Brazilian timber tree commonly known as Pernambuco wood or brazilwood ( pt, pau-de-pernambuco, ...
''). Plants of this genus are otherwise used for
timber Lumber is wood that has been processed into dimensional lumber, including beams and planks or boards, a stage in the process of wood production. Lumber is mainly used for construction framing, as well as finishing (floors, wall panels, wi ...
, building materials, and in a cultural context.


Accepted species

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Brosimum acutifolium ''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 ...
''—''tamamuri'' * ''
Brosimum alicastrum ''Brosimum alicastrum'', commonly known as the breadnut or ramon, is a tree species in the family Moraceae of flowering plants, whose other genera include Ficus, figs and mulberry, mulberries. The plant is known by a range of names in Mesoamer ...
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Sw. Olof Peter Swartz (21 September 1760 – 19 September 1818) was a Swedish botanist and taxonomist. He is best known for his taxonomic work and studies into pteridophytes. Biography Olof Swartz attended the University of Uppsala where he st ...
—breadnut, Maya nut, ''ramón'' ( Spanish) * ''
Brosimum costaricanum ''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 ...
'' Liebm. * ''
Brosimum gaudichaudii ''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 ...
'' TreculMama-cadela * ''
Brosimum glaucum ''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 ...
'' Taub. * '' Brosimum glaziovii'' Taub. * '' Brosimum guianense'' (Aubl.) Huber—"
snakewood Snakewood is a common name of several different plants: * ''Acacia'' species (family Fabaceae) in Australia, '' Acacia eremaea'', '' Acacia intorta'', ''Acacia xiphophylla' * ''Brosimum guianense'' (= ''Piratinera guianensis'') (family Moraceae) (L ...
" (= ''B. aubletii'') * ''
Brosimum lactescens ''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 ...
'' (S.Moore) C.C.Berg * ''
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. paraens ...
'' Ducke * ''
Brosimum melanopotamicum ''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 ...
'' C.C.Berg * ''
Brosimum multinervium ''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 ...
'' C.C.Berg * ''
Brosimum parinarioides ''Brosimum parinarioides'', also called ''leite de amapá'', is an evergreen tree which grows in the semi-arid to humid tropical lowlands of South America. It can reach a height of up to 32 m. Uses ''Brosimum parinarioides'' can be used in carbo ...
'' Ducke ** ''Brosimum parinarioides'' ssp. ''amplicoma'' (Ducke) C.C.Berg (= ''B. amplicoma'') ** ''Brosimum parinarioides'' ssp. ''parinarioides'' * ''
Brosimum potabile ''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 ...
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Brosimum rubescens ''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 ...
'' Taub.
Satine bloodwood Satine may refer to: * Satine Phoenix, Filipino American comic book illustrator, model, and actress * Elena Satine, American actress * Satine Kryze, a ''Star Wars'' character * Satine, a character from the film ''Moulin Rouge!'' * Satine, an organ ...
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Brosimum utile ''Brosimum utile'' (Kunth), also called ''Galactodendron'', Pittier (= ''B. galactodendron)'' is a plant species in the family Moraceae. Description ''Brosimum utile'' can grow to a height of 30m. It is monoecious and has bisexual inflorescence ...
'' (Kunth) Pittier (= ''B. galactodendron'')


Formerly placed here

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Pseudolmedia spuria ''Pseudolmedia'' is a flowering plant genus in the mulberry family (Moraceae). Species are found in southern Mexico, the Caribbean, and Meso- and South America. They are known in Latin America as ''lechechiva'' (approximately "goat's milk tree" ...
'' (Sw.) Griseb. (as ''B. spurium'' Sw.)


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References

* (2004): ''Wood for Woodturners''. Guild of Master Craftsmen Publications, Sussex. Moraceae genera {{Moraceae genera