india-rubber tree

• Arbre tropical (Ficus elastica) originaire d'Asie, connu pour produire un latex laiteux historiquement utilisé pour fabriquer le caoutchouc naturel. Il est aussi souvent cultivé comme plante d'intérieur décorative.

A tropical tree (Ficus elastica) native to Asia, known for producing a milky latex that was historically used to make natural rubber. It is also commonly grown as an ornamental houseplant.

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   A large tropical tree (Ficus elastica) native to Asia, known for its milky sap that can be used to make rubber.

   Arbre à caoutchouc

   • The india-rubber tree is often grown as an ornamental plant in homes.
   • Rubber plantations in Southeast Asia cultivate the india-rubber tree for its latex.
   • The sap from the india-rubber tree was historically used to make waterproof materials.