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Para rubber tree or sharinga tree, Hevea brasiliensis
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Para rubber tree or sharinga tree, Hevea brasiliensis
Para rubber tree or sharinga tree, Hevea brasiliensis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Brasiliensis Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst Para Rubber Hevea
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1. Title: Para Rubber Tree or Sharinga Tree: A Natural Wonder of the Tropical Rainforest The Para rubber tree, scientifically known as Hevea brasiliensis, is a magnificent specimen of nature found predominantly in the tropical rainforests of South America. This image is a chromolithograph, a color printing process popular during the late 19th century, based on a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst. The Para rubber tree is renowned for its economic importance due to the production of natural rubber, a versatile and essential resource. However, this image focuses on the tree's botanical beauty rather than its commercial applications. The tree is depicted in all its splendor, its massive trunk adorned with rough, gray bark, and its glossy, broad leaves forming a dense canopy. The Para rubber tree is a large, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 meters. Its milky sap, harvested from the tree's latex vessels, is used to produce natural rubber. The tree's latex production is stimulated by making incisions in the bark, which is then covered with a protective coating to prevent contamination. The Para rubber tree is not only an economic powerhouse but also plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. It provides habitat for various species of insects, birds, and mammals, and its leaves are an essential food source for many herbivores. The tree's latex sap also serves as a natural barrier against pests and diseases, making it an integral part of the rainforest's intricate web of life. This stunning chromolithograph is a testament to the beauty and importance of the Para rubber tree, both as a natural wonder and as a valuable resource. It invites us to appreciate the tree's botanical beauty and to recognize its significance in the natural world.
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