Kingdom Plantae Family Clusiaceae Rank Genus | Order Malpighiales Higher classification Clusiaceae | |
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Similar Clusiaceae, Montrouziera, Tovomita, Caraipa, Chrysochlamys | ||
Moronobea is a plant genus of the family Clusiaceae. They are glabrous medium to large trees with yellow latex. The genus comprises 7 species, native to South America, 5 of which are in Venezuela. It is related to Platonia and Montrouziera
The resinous latex of Moronobea coccinea and Moronobea riparia has been widely used by Amerindians for caulking, as a mastic, and burned as a source of light.
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