What is another word for Genus Hevea?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs hˈɛvi͡ə] (IPA) 
Genus Hevea, commonly known as rubber trees, is an important source of rubber latex for commercial purposes. There are several synonyms for the term Genus Hevea that are used in the scientific community. These include Hevea brasiliensis, Hevea elastica, and Siphonia elastica. These synonyms are used interchangeably to refer to the same species of rubber trees. The Genus Hevea is native to the Amazon basin in South America and is cultivated in tropical regions all over the world. Rubber trees play a vital role in the global economy, and understanding their taxonomy and different synonyms is important for the research and development of sustainable rubber production.
