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Bolivar brosimum

Scientific Name: Brosimum alicastrum ssp. bolivarense

Family: Moraceae

Category: Dicot

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Brosimum alicastrum ssp. bolivarense

This page provides information about Brosimum alicastrum ssp. bolivarense, a subspecies of Brosimum alicastrum.

Common Names

  • Bolivar brosimum (English)
  • Breadnut
  • Maya nut

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Brosimum alicastrum ssp. bolivarense (Pittier) C.C. Berg
  • Accepted Name: Brosimum alicastrum Sw.
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Synonyms: Brosimum uleanum Mildbr., Brosimum bolivarense (Pittier) Romero
  • Symbol: BRAL3

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Bolivar brosimum is found in areas such as the west coast of central Mexico, southern Mexico, and Guatemala.
  • It is also found in regions such as Bolivar, Venezuela and Colombia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It's a tree species.
  • It remains green during the dry season.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that seeds from the Bolivar Brosimum are available for sale.

Cultivation

  • It can be grown indoors or in a warmed greenhouse when minimum temperatures exceed 15°C.
  • It requires a luminous location, avoiding direct sunlight.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
  • ITIS TSN: 524864
  • World Plants