Rubber Tree

Hevea brasiliensis
Rubber Tree

Location: Amazon
Fun Facts:
— The Rubber Tree produces latex which is the primary source for natural rubber.
— Tapping the tree for the latex does not harm the tree but can cause it to grow at a slower rate.
— The Rubber Tree can reach heights of up to 140 feet.
— It was brought to Southeast Asia in the late 1800s.