Heritiera Littoralis (Noun)
Meaning
Small tree of coastal regions of Old World tropics whose leaves are silvery beneath.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Heritiera littoralis is a small to medium-sized tree that occurs in tropical forests of the Old World tropics.
- The conservation status of Heritiera littoralis has been categorized as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.
- The leaves of Heritiera littoralis are an attractive sight to behold, especially when the wind flips them over, revealing their distinctive silvery undersides.
- Scientists believe Heritiera littoralis may hold potential medicinal properties due to its unique chemistry, though research is ongoing.
- In many Asian coastal areas, Heritiera littoralis serves an important ecological function, providing vital shelter and food sources for numerous bird and animal species.