Guiana brosimum
Brosimum guianense (Aubl.) Huber ex Ducke
letterhout Surinamese Dutch
LC Least Concern
Names
| English | Guiana brosimum |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Letterhout |
| Spanish | Asta |
| Chinese | 蛇桑 |
| Surinamese Dutch | letterhout |
| Scientific name | Brosimum guianense (Aubl.) Huber ex Ducke |
About this species
Brosimum guianense, called snakewood, letterwood, leopardwood, and amourette, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Brosimum, native to southern Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, and tropical South America. A tree reaching 40 m (130 ft), its heartwood can command a price of €25 per kg in the form of half stems.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Brosimum |
In Suriname
162Records in Suriname
1838First record
2011Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini22
- Brokopondo12
- Para7
- Saramacca6
- Marowijne4
- Commewijne1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
