Pr (I)PlantaeSpecies
Panama Rubbertree
Castilla elastica
Cerv.
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Order
Urticales
Family
Moraceae
Mulberry family
Genus
Castilla
Species
Castilla elastica
Lifecycle & Ecology
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Tree
EdibleNo
Distribution Details
Invasive
Yes
Also Known As
Castilla nicoyensisCastilla lactifluaCastilla guatemalensisCastilla elastica var. liga
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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