| 词条 | Brosimum utile |
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|image = Brosimum-utile.jpg |image_caption = |genus = Brosimum |species = utile |authority = (Kunth) Pittier }} Brosimum utile is a plant species in the family Moraceae. DescriptionBrosimum utile can grow to a height of 50m, is monoecious and has bisexual inflorescences. Distribution and habitatThe range of Brosimum utile, a shade-tolerant species native to southern Central America and northern South America, extends from Brazil and Venezuela to Costa Rica, where it is numerous in the tropical wet forests of Piedras Blancas National Park. This climax-species dominates canopies on well-drained slopes, in addition to thriving in the mountain and upland forests of the Golfo Dulce region. The tree can be found in the rainforest of Golfo Dulce Retreat, where typical features of this species may be observed, including buttresses from which Brosimum utiles classic white latex may be extracted. UsesThe white latex of Brosimum utile is valued for its pharmacological properties and was historically used as a milk substitute by indigenous Central and South Americans. References{{Commons category}}
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