It is a plant native to India, has a scientific name Ficus elastica, perennial botanical species, genus of figs, has beautiful leaves, broad and firm trunk, measures approximately 30 to 50 feet, is used outdoors to provide shade .
The rubber tree is usually grown as an ornamental plant, this is a crop, which must be exposed to the permanent sun, this plant tolerates arid climates, but it develops best in places with tropical climates with good humidity conditions. The cultivation of this tree, is developed by means of cuttings that are transplanted, and once planted it must be watered and pruned regularly, so that it grows strong.
The sap of this tree is very careful, as it is toxic to skin or eyes, and can even be fatal if it is ingested, hence, they should be treated with great caution.
The wonderful and surprising thing about this plant, is that its sap, has attractive properties such as elasticity and adhesion capacity, which makes it used worldwide, by some industries as a source of latex and natural rubber.
With this plant produce products such as tires, which tells the story that with its invention in 1887 by John Dunlop, catapulted the value of this plant because its sap was considered the white gold of the South American jungle. This plant is also used to make waterproof items, rims, latex gloves, other derived products and even clothing.
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