Brosimum rubescens

Brosimum rubescens, the bloodwood, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae.^[3] It is native to Panama and wet tropical South America.^[2] A straight-trunked tree reaching 40 m (130 ft), it is typically found in lowland forests and in forest edges between rainforest and savannah.^[3] Often forming monotypic stands, it is harvested for its timber, but is assessed as Least Concern.^[1]

Clade:Tracheophytes

Clade:Angiosperms

Clade:Eudicots

Clade:Rosids

Quick facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...

Brosimum rubescens
Fallen log showing bloodwood
Botanical illustration
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Rosales
Family:	Moraceae
Genus:	Brosimum
Species:	B. rubescens
Binomial name
Brosimum rubescens Taub.
Synonyms[2]
List Alicastrum rubescens Taub. Brosimum angustifolium Ducke Brosimum brevipedunculatum Ducke Brosimum caloxylon Standl. Brosimum lanciferum Ducke Brosimum longistipulatum Ducke Brosimum paraense Huber Brosimum platyneurum Ducke Ferolia guianensis Aubl. Ferolia variegata Lam. Parinari guianensis (Aubl.) Lemée Piratinera angustifolia Ducke Piratinera lancifera Ducke Piratinera paraensis (Huber) Ducke Piratinera rubescens (Taub.) Pittier

Close