heritiera

/hɛrɪˈtɪərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of tropical trees and shrubs in the family Malvaceae, native to the Indo-Pacific region.

“The Heritiera tree is a dominant species in the rainforests of Southeast Asia.”

Synonyms

  • Malvaceae
  • tropical trees

Antonyms

  • alpine trees
  • temperate trees