Brosimum utile
Also known as: Alicastrum utile (Kunth) Kuntze +1 more
- Alicastrum utile (Kunth) Kuntze
- Brosimum utile (Kunth) Oken ex J.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Moraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in South America, Brosimum utile is a tree belonging to the Moraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Vietnam
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms