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Furcraea cabuya
About
Furcraea cabuya is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae that is native to South America. The fibres in its leaves, known as fique, are used in making ropes.
- Family
- Asparagaceae
How to use it
The fibers from cabuya leaves, known as fique, are highly valued for their strength and durability. They are commonly used in making ropes, twine, and even textiles. This plant plays a significant role in local economies, especially in regions where traditional crafts are still practiced.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Furcraea cabuya
- Slug
- furcraea-cabuya
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Furcraea
- Species
- cabuya
- Wikidata QID
- Q1474886
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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