Brosimum glaziovii is a species of plant in the family Moraceae.

Brosimum glaziovii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Brosimum
Species:
B. glaziovii
Binomial name
Brosimum glaziovii
Taubert

Description

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It is endemic to Atlantic Forest habitats of southeastern Brazil, within Paraná (state), Rio de Janeiro (state), Santa Catarina (state), and São Paulo (state).

Its populations are largely confined to the Serra do Mar. It occurs in Tijuca National Park

Conservation

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It is an IUCN Red List Endangered species threatened by habitat loss, which continues to be rapidly destroyed.

It is on the official list of threatened Brazilian plants compiled by Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources—IBAMA.

References

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  1. ^ Varty, N. (1998). "Brosimum glaziovii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T35268A9923133. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T35268A9923133.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.