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Castilla is a genus of three species of large tropical trees in the fig and mulberry family, native to Central and South America. The best-known member is the Panama rubber tree (Castilla elastica), grown for its latex, and these trees are rarely grown as garden or houseplants.
Castilla (sometimes incorrectly spelled Castilloa) is a genus of three species of large trees in the family Moraceae, native to Central and South America.
Castilla species exhibit a phenomenon known as cladoptosis, the regular shedding of branches. This may be an adaptation to prevent the growth of climbing plants.
The main species is Castilla elastica, one of several plants from which rubber has been extracted. The vernacular name is Panama rubber tree or castilloa rubber. The pre-Columbian MesoAmericans used the latex of this plant to make a ball used in a ceremonial game.
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