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Heritiera

Heritiera

9.9
A group of large tropical trees with wide supporting roots used for timber
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The roots of Heritiera trees form impressive buttresses along riverbanks.

Examples

  • Some species of Heritiera are important sources of timber in Southeast Asia.

  • Conservationists are studying the distribution of Heritiera in tropical forests.

  • The Heritiera tree is known for its impressive size.

  • Many Heritiera species thrive in tropical climates.

  • Some species of Heritiera are important sources of timber in Southeast Asia.

  • The roots of Heritiera trees form impressive buttresses along riverbanks.

  • Many Heritiera species thrive in tropical climates.

Compounds

Heritiera littoralis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree that grows on tropical coasts and has silvery undersides on its leaves

Heritiera macrophylla
  • Specialized
9.9

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

Heritiera trifoliolata
  • Specialized
9.9

A large tree that grows in Australia and nearby islands with strong wood

Surface Forms

Heritiera singular
Heritieras plural

Etymology

Heritiera is the scientific name for a group of tropical trees and it was named after the French botanist L'Héritier. So Heritiera is like a living 'tribute' to the person who studied these plants, which helps explain why the name refers to a genus of trees.