The difference between a latex tree and a rubber tree?

The difference between a latex tree and a rubber tree?

  • 2024-12-09 17:14:24
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​The gum tree is a rubber tree. The latex tree, also known as the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis), is a large tree belonging to the genus Hevea in the Euphorbia family. The plant is known for its milky liquid, natural rubber. Natural rubber is collected from rubber trees and obtained by specific glue-cutting techniques. The rubber tree originated in Brazil and was introduced to Yunnan, China in 1906. Now it is mainly produced in Hainan Island and Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. Rubber trees like air permeability and good water permeability and fertile soil, like warm fear of cold, like breeze and fear of strong wind, like sufficient sunshine. Its propagation method uses seed propagation, the seed has no dormant period, and should be harvested and sown with ripening. The natural rubber produced by rubber trees is the main raw material for rubber production, which can be used to manufacture paint, soap, activated carbon, furfural, etc., and can also be used to manufacture high-end furniture, fiberboard, plywood, pulp and so on. In addition, rubber forest is also a sustainable tropical forest ecosystem, is a pollution-free renewable natural resources. ‌

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