Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 674 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590006
Common Names
- Castilla ulei
- Ule's Rubber Tree
- Ule Castilla Tree
Description
Castilla ulei (also called Ule's 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 ulei 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 ulei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castilla ulei 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 ulei
Castilla ulei is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Castilla ulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castilla ulei?
Castilla ulei
What is the common name of Castilla ulei?
Ule's Castilla
What is the natural habitat of Castilla ulei?
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,