Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Moraceae

Genus:

Brosimum

Species:

Brosimum gaudichaudii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Cerrado-adapted species with thick bark and underground organs (xylopodium) that allow resprouting after fire. Tolerates frequent burning typical of Brazilian savanna ecosystems.