Assam Rubber (Noun)
Meaning
Large tropical Asian tree frequently dwarfed as a houseplant; source of Assam rubber.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Assam rubber tree is a popular choice for indoor gardens due to its attractive foliage and relatively small size.
- Ficus elastica, commonly known as the Assam rubber tree, is a large tropical Asian tree frequently dwarfed as a houseplant.
- The Assam rubber tree is a versatile plant that can thrive in a variety of lighting conditions, from bright indirect light to partial shade.
- In its natural habitat, the Assam rubber tree can grow up to 100 feet tall, but as a houseplant, it is usually pruned to maintain a much smaller size.
- The sap of the Assam rubber tree can be used to produce a type of rubber, although it is not as widely used as other types of rubber.