Genus Hevea (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of South American trees yielding latex; "rubber trees are usually cultivated in plantations".
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Hevea is native to the Amazon rainforest and is the primary source of natural rubber.
- Hevea trees are typically cultivated in large plantations in tropical regions with high rainfall.
- The genus Hevea is a small group of trees that are highly valued for their latex sap.
- Rubber trees, which belong to the genus Hevea, are widely cultivated in Southeast Asia and South America.
- The genus Hevea is a key component of the global rubber industry, with many countries relying on its latex for tire production.