The rubber tree, also known as Hevea brasiliensis, is a species of tree that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It is primarily cultivated for its latex, which is used to produce various rubber products. The rubber tree is also known by several other names, including Amazonian rubber tree, caoutchouc tree, Para rubber tree, and Brazilian rubber tree. In some regions, it is locally referred to as the "rubber fig" or "rubber bush." These other names reflect the tree's historic roots in the Amazon rainforest and its widespread cultivation in regions such as Brazil and Southeast Asia.