Amazonian Milk Tree (Brosimum utile)
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Scientific Name: Brosimum utile
Native Home: Central America and northern South America.
Height: 20–40 metres.
Lifespan: 100–200 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Lightweight to moderately durable wood used for furniture, plywood and interior construction.
Harvesting: Latex is collected by making careful cuts in the trunk.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 20–30 years for mature commercial timber.
Products: Natural latex, furniture, plywood and construction materials.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Its milky latex has traditionally been collected as a food and natural substitute for milk in some regions.
Global Spread: Found in tropical forests of Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and the Amazon region.
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