How to Grow and Care for Brosimum

The fruit and seed of Brosimum alicastrum were commonly used as food among the Maya people. Although very nutritious, the seed is mainly used as a forage for livestock nowadays. The wood is used for making furniture, while its milky latex is used in chewing gums.

Bloodwood cacique is a tropical tree recognized by its reddish bark and lush green canopy. Its leaves are broad and leathery, with a glossy sheen that reflects sunlight in its rainforest habitat. The tree produces fig-like fruits that sustain diverse wildlife, indicating its ecological significance. Bloodwood cacique's sturdy wood is also valued for its durability and aesthetic appeal in craftsmanship.

Bastard breadnut is a tropical rainforest tree notable for its hard, reddish wood. Its large, glossy leaves and spherical yellow-green fruits provide sustenance to various fauna. Thriving in its dense, humid habitat, bastard breadnut forms buttressed roots that anchor it firmly, highlighting an evolutionary adaptation to nutrient-poor soils.