Nance Occurring in Savannas
In the Yaxha, Nakum, and Naranjo National Park (PNYNN) within the Maya Biosphere Reserve (RBM) in Petén, Guatemala, savannas are a common ecosystem with a diverse flora that includes the ‘nance’ species (Byrsonima spp.). This plant is widely distributed in Mesoamerica and is valued for its utility in food, boat-making, and dyes. The nance also plays a prominent role in Maya culture and is valuable to local communities.
Description
Savannas in the Yaxha, Nakum, and Naranjo National Park (PNYNN) in the Maya Biosphere Reserve (RBM) in Petén, Guatemala, are reported to be a relatively common ecosystem where a wide variety of flora can be found. Among the reported species is the ‘nance’ (Byrsonima spp.), which is widely distributed in Mesoamerica, including Guatemala and zones of Petén. The nance has demonstrated anthropological functions, both as a source of food (fruit) and as raw material for making boats (fiber) or dyes (flower and/or fruit). Additionally, the nance has proven to be a significant plant in Maya culture, being used and preserved by the local communities. The document underscores the importance of understanding the flora species in the Savannas of the Yaxha, Nakum, and Naranjo National Park (PNYNN) and the Maya Biosphere Reserve (RBM) in Petén, Guatemala, with a focus on the different nance species (Brysonima spp.), their incidence within these ecosystems, and their impact on Maya communities.
Author:
Nicholas Hellmuth
Mariana Rivas Gálvez
Date:
October2023
Diseño:
Jaqueline González
Photographers:
Nicholas Hellmuth
María Alejandra Guiterrez
Sofía Monzón
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.