Brosimum — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Brosimum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Brosimum alicastrum
Brosimum alicastrum
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
The plant grows naturally lowland areas of hot, humid, tropical climates with a seasonal dry period. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 25°c, but can tolerate 12 - 35°c. When established, it can tolerate occasional, short-lived, light frosts.
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Brosimum gaudichaudii
Brosimum gaudichaudii
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Found in the wild on sandy and well-drained soils. Plants are at least somewhat tolerant of drought
Full cultivation guide →Brosimum glaziovii
Brosimum glaziovii
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun to fairly dense, dappled shade. Young plants have a moderate rate of growth.
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Brosimum guianense
Brosimum guianense
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics, where it is found in dry to very humid regions. Succeeds in a sunny to semi-shaded position. Plants are at least somewhat drought resistant.
Full cultivation guide →Brosimum potabile
Brosimum potabile
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in partial shade. Grows in the wild on clayey soils.
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Brosimum rubescens
Brosimum rubescens
Family: Moraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position with some shade. Newly planted young trees have a moderate rate of growth.
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