Para rubber tree
Hevea brasiliensis
A tropical tree tapped for latex, the primary source of natural rubber used in tires and industrial products worldwide.
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Temperature
24-33°C (absolute 10-45°C)
Rainfall
2000-4000mm (absolute 1200-6000mm)
Altitude
500m
Soil pH
4.5-6 (absolute 3.5-8)
Soil types
Deep, well-drained fertile loam soils