Ramon or Breadnut, Brosimum alicastrum July 25, 2012 · by rathomas49 · in Vascular Plants. · All photos by Bob Thomas, Tikal, Guatemala, May 2008. Ramon has food value for many forms of wildlife, as well as humans. It was a staple starch source for cereal and tortillas by the Maya and other Belizeans, and is thus called breadnut. AdvertisementShare this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Related