Furcraea andina
About
Furcraea andina is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia in South America. The fibres in its leaves, known as fique, are used in making ropes.
- Family
- Asparagaceae
How to use it
The fibers from the leaves of Furcraea andina, known as fique, are commonly used to make ropes and other durable textiles. This plant plays a significant role in local economies, especially in rural areas where traditional crafting techniques are still practiced.
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In the kitchen
Furcraea andina is not eaten by humans. Instead, it is valued for its strong fibers used in making ropes and textiles.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Furcraea andina
- Slug
- furcraea-andina
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Furcraea
- Species
- andina
- Wikidata QID
- Q1474880
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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