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Natural Rubber

Hevea brasiliensis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Kenya, Seychelles), Asia (Bangladesh, Taiwan), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau, Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇵🇼 Palau 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Hevea brasiliensis (Natural Rubber)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caucho

French Caoutchouc

German Amazonas-Parakautschukbaum

Portuguese seringa-real

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Natural Rubber?

The scientific name of Natural Rubber is Hevea brasiliensis. It belongs to the genus Hevea.

What is the conservation status of Natural Rubber?

Natural Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Natural Rubber live?

Natural Rubber is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Kenya, Seychelles), Asia (Bangladesh, Taiwan), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau, Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Kenya, Palau, Samoa, Seychelles, Taiwan.

What family does Natural Rubber belong to?

Natural Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) belongs to the genus Hevea, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

Is Natural Rubber endangered?

No, Natural Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Natural Rubber belong to?

Natural Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).