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Ficus Elastica, commonly called the rubber tree, or gomero, is an evergreen species of the genus Ficus, native to northeast India (Assam), western Indonesia (Sumatra and Java). It was introduced in Europe in 1815 as a houseplant.

Ficus Elastica is cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant, as an outdoor plant in hot climates from the tropics to the Mediterranean regions, and in cold climates as an indoor plant. Although it grows in Hawaii, the species of fig wasp required to allow its propagation by seed does not exist.

In cultivation, it prefers sunny exposures, but not high temperatures. It tolerates drought well, although it prefers humidity and thrives best in tropical conditions.

When a wound occurs, the latex flows abundantly, so when pruning it is convenient to cover the cuts with ash or coal dust to avoid bleeding.

The latex from the tree was used to make rubber, before Hevea brasiliensis was used. This sap is very irritating to the eyes and skin, and toxic if ingested.

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