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Hevea brasiliensis (A. Juss.) Müll. Arg.
Group |
Dicot |
Family |
Euphorbiaceae |
Genus |
Hevea |
Species |
Hevea brasiliensis (A. Juss.) Müll. Arg. |
Notes |
(de: Kautschukbaum, Parakautschukbaum; en: rubber tree, Parà rubber tree; es: árbol del caucho, siringa, seringueira; fr: hévéa; pt: seringueira, árvore-da-borracha) originally from the Amazon basin, cultivated for latex production |
Check for more information on the species:
| African Plants Database | Names, synonymy and distribution |
| Global Plant Initiative | Digitized type specimens, descriptions and use |
| Tropicos | Nomenclature, literature, distribution and collections |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| IPNI | International Plant Names Index |
| EOL | Descriptions, photos, distribution and literature |
| Google Images | Images |
| Flora of Mozambique | Online Flora |
| Flora of Zimbabwe | Online Flora |
| Flora Zambesiaca | Online Flora |
| Photo Guide to Plants of Southern Africa | Online Flora |
| PROTA | Uses |
| Prelude | Medicinal uses |