Multiple choice

Among the following, panama rubber is obtained from __________.

  1. Hevea braseliensis

  2. Ficus elastica

  3. Maniliot glaziovii

  4. Porthenium argeratum

  5. Castilla elastica
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Explanation

Castilla elastica, commonly is known as the Panama rubber tree, is a tree native to the tropical areas of Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It was the principal source of latex among the Mesoamerican peoples in pre-Columbian times. The latex gathered from Castilla elastica was converted into usable rubber called panama rubber.

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