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Heritiera macrophylla

Heritiera macrophylla

9.9
A large evergreen tree from India and Burma with leaves that are silver underneath
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The leaves of Heritiera macrophylla are easily recognized by their silvery undersides.

Examples

  • Local communities in India sometimes use the wood of Heritiera macrophylla for construction.

  • Heritiera macrophylla thrives in the moist forests of Burma, where it grows to impressive heights.

  • The Heritiera macrophylla grows tall in tropical climates.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Heritiera macrophylla for its unique appearance.

  • Heritiera macrophylla is a towering tree found in the rainforests of India and Burma, distinguished by its silvery leaves.

  • The unique silvery undersides of Heritiera macrophylla make it a favorite among tropical plant enthusiasts.

  • You can often see Heritiera macrophylla growing in the lush, humid forests of Southeast Asia.

Synonyms

looking glass tree
vsHeritiera macrophylla
  • Indian
9.9

A large evergreen tree from India and Burma with leaves that are silvery underneath

is the formal scientific term for the same species

Surface Forms

Heritiera macrophylla singular
Heritiera macrophyllas plural

Morphology

Heritiera + macrophylla

The binomial is compositional: Heritiera denotes a tree genus and macrophylla is a Latin/Greek compound meaning ‘large‑leaved’ (macro- large + -phylla leaf). If a learner knew both constituents they could infer it denotes a Heritiera species with large leaves, but the specific epithet is technical/Latinized and not a normal English formation, so the relation is clear only partially and would be unfamiliar to most B1 learners.

Etymology

Heritiera macrophylla may come from the name of a plant scientist, Heritiera, plus the word macrophylla that means 'big leaves'. This helps you remember the tree because it really has large leaves with a silvery underside.