Funtumia elastica
About
Funtumia elastica is a medium-sized African rubber tree with glossy leaves, milky sap, and long woody seedpods. The bark is used in the traditional medicine of tropical Africa. It is economically important in West African countries such as Ghana, where it is commonly known as the ofruntum.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
How to use it
The bark of the silkrubber tree is used in traditional medicine, particularly in tropical Africa. Its milky sap can also be harvested, contributing to local economies and providing materials for various applications. This tree is significant for both ecological balance and cultural practices.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Funtumia elastica
- Slug
- funtumia-elastica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Funtumia
- Species
- elastica
- Wikidata QID
- Q3018415
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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