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india-rubber plant

/ˈɪndiə ˌrʌbə plɑːnt/

翻译: 印度橡胶树(Ficus elastica)的常用名称,一种原产于亚洲的常绿乔木或灌木,因叶片大而有光泽、呈深绿色,常作为室内植物栽培。该名称源于其历史上作为橡胶生产乳胶来源的用途。

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/ˈɪndiə ˌrʌbə plɑːnt/C1formal
  • zh印度橡胶树(Ficus elastica)的常用名称,一种原产于亚洲的常绿乔木或灌木,因叶片大而有光泽、呈深绿色,常作为室内植物栽培。该名称源于其历史上作为橡胶生产乳胶来源的用途。

A common name for the Ficus elastica, a species of evergreen tree or shrub native to Asia, often grown as a houseplant for its large, glossy, dark green leaves. The name refers to its historical use as a source of latex for rubber production.

  1. A type of rubber treeB2formal

    A tropical plant (Ficus elastica) native to Asia, whose sap was historically used to produce rubber.

    zh印度橡胶树

    • The india-rubber plant was once a major source of natural rubber.
    • They cultivated india-rubber plants on the plantation.
    • The sap from the india-rubber plant was collected for industrial use.
  2. A common houseplantA2informal

    A popular ornamental plant with large, glossy leaves, often grown indoors.

    zh橡皮树

    • She keeps an india-rubber plant in her living room.
    • The india-rubber plant is easy to care for and grows well in low light.
    • I bought a small india-rubber plant from the garden center.