Caucho Rubber
Castilla ulei
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Genus:
- Castilla
- Species:
- Castilla ulei
- USDA Symbol:
- CAUL5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers nutrient-rich environments in tropical regions