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genus Hevea

genus Hevea

9.3
A small group of South American trees that produce a sticky white liquid used to make rubber
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs hɪˈviːə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Hevea
  • Most latex harvested for rubber production comes from trees belonging to the genus Hevea.

Examples

  • The genus Hevea is well known as the primary source of natural rubber.

  • Did you know that the genus Hevea is native to South America?

  • Botanists identified several species within the genus Hevea during their expedition to the Amazon.

  • The genus Hevea includes several species of rubber-producing trees.

  • Botanists identified several species within the genus Hevea during their expedition to the Amazon.

  • Most latex harvested for rubber production comes from trees belonging to the genus Hevea.

  • The genus Hevea is well known as the primary source of natural rubber.

Synonyms

Hevea
vsgenus Hevea
  • Specialized
9.9

Tropical trees from South America whose sap is used to make natural rubber

emphasizes being a small group that includes the main rubber producing tree

Surface Forms

genus Hevea singular
genera Hevea plural

Morphology

genus + Hevea

The phrase is compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) combined with the proper name 'Hevea' denotes the taxonomic group named Hevea (the rubber-producing trees). This follows standard naming conventions in biology and across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Hevea was the name given by scientists to a small group of South American trees that make latex. The word Hevea may come from a local name for these trees, which is why the name now refers to 'rubber' - producing trees.