Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tunu
ID:
590673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 27: t. 2651 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590005

Common Names

  • Castilla tunu
  • Tunu Rubber Tree
  • Tunu Castilla Tree

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Synonyms

  • Castilla fallax O.F.Cook [unknown]

Description

Castilla tunu (also called Tunu Rubber Tree, among many other common names) is a large tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 30 meters in height. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Castilla tunu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Castilla tunu flower is small and yellow, with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Castilla tunu can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Castilla tunu

Castilla tunu is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Castilla tunu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Castilla tunu?

Castilla tunu

What is the common name of Castilla tunu?

Tunu Castilla

What is the natural habitat of Castilla tunu?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Castilla genus

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References