Castilla elastica
The story
The Panama rubber tree has a rich history tied to the Mesoamerican peoples. In pre-Columbian times, this tree was crucial for their way of life, providing latex that was transformed into rubber. This rubber was not only practical but also played a significant role in their cultural practices, particularly in the ancient ballgame ōllamaliztli, which was more than just a sport; it was a ritual that connected communities.
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- Family
- Moraceae
How to use it
The latex from the Panama rubber tree is primarily used to produce rubber, which has numerous applications in various industries. This tree can also be appreciated for its ornamental value in tropical gardens, providing shade and beauty.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
About
Castilla elastica, the Panama rubber tree, is a tree native to the tropical areas of Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It was the principal source of latex among the Mesoamerican peoples in pre-Columbian times. The latex gathered from Castilla elastica was converted into usable rubber by mixing the latex with the juice of the morning glory species Ipomoea alba which, conveniently, is typically found in the wild as a vine climbing Castilla elastica. The rubber produced by this method found several uses, including most notably, the manufacture of balls for the Mesoamerican ballgame ōllamaliztli.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Castilla elastica
- Slug
- castilla-elastica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Moraceae
- Genus
- Castilla
- Species
- elastica
- Wikidata QID
- Q1768699
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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