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Hevea

Hevea

1 9.9
A group of tropical trees whose sap is used to make natural rubber
  • noun
  • /həˈviːə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Hevea genus is best known for producing the latex used in natural rubber.

Examples

  • Many plantations in Southeast Asia grow Hevea trees for commercial rubber production.

  • Agricultural scientists are experimenting with different species of Hevea to improve latex yield.

  • Hevea trees thrive in tropical climates.

  • The Hevea plant is crucial for rubber production.

  • The sap from the Hevea tree is collected for the production of rubber used in various industries.

  • Farmers cultivate Hevea trees extensively in tropical regions to harvest latex for commercial rubber.

  • Natural latex made from the Hevea brasiliensis or rubber tree is another breathable material suitable for allergy-prone individuals.

Synonyms

genus Hevea
vsHevea
  • Specialized
9.3

A small group of South American trees that produce a sticky white liquid used to make rubber

is the same meaning but named more simply without the word genus

Compounds

genus Hevea
  • Specialized
9.3

A small group of South American trees that produce a sticky white liquid used to make rubber

Hevea brasiliensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from the Amazon that makes milky latex used for natural rubber

Surface Forms

Hevea singular
Heveas plural

Etymology

Hevea is the scientific genus name for tropical South American trees whose sticky 'latex' sap is used to make natural rubber, so the word points straight to the rubber-producing tree.