Joy's Tropical Plant Finder


Plant Index -- Flower Index -- Tree Index -- Attribute Index
Plant Latin Names -- Flower Latin Names -- Tree Latin Names

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Tropical Plants List

    A

  1. Allspice tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerYellow

    Plant Height: 20' = 6.1 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Shiny, Opposite.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed, Leathery.
    -- Leaf: ?" (? cm) wide and ?" (? cm) long.

    -- Flower: Pale yellow, 4-petaled, Globe shaped.
    -- Stamen: A tangle of thin, pale Yellow stamen.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: Green->Black exterior.
    -- Fruit: Green->Yellow interior.
    -- Fruit: One large seed 2" (5 cm) diameter.

  2. Avocado tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 162" = 13'6" = 4.11 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 2-3/4" (7 cm) wide and 8" (20.3 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: Green->Black exterior.
    -- Fruit: Green->Yellow interior.
    -- Fruit: One large seed 2" (5 cm) diameter.


    B
  3. Banana plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerRed

    Plant Height: 300" = 25' = 7.6 meters

    -- Leaf: Linear shaped, Dull, Whorled.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 18" (45 cm) wide, half the height of the plant in length.

    -- Flower: Red, Many closed petaled, Tear Drop shaped.
    -- Flower: Solitary, 6" long.

    -- Bark: Light Green.

    -- Fruit: Green->Yellow Bananas

  4. Barbados Lily
    -- Species Data -- FlowerOrange

    Plant Height: 30" = 2.5' = 76.2 cm

    -- Leaf: Linear shaped, Dull, Basal.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 2" (5 cm) wide, 30" long.

    -- Flower: Orange, 6-petaled, Fan shaped.
    -- Flower: 6" in diameter.
    -- Flower: Pale yellow center.

  5. Bissy tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 300" = 25' = 7.6 meters

    -- Leaf: Linear shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 5" (12.7 cm) wide and 12" (30.5 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White with red streaks
    -- Flower: radiating out from their centers.
    -- Flower: Outer edge of some petals trimmed in red.
    -- Flower: 5-petaled, star shaped.
    -- Flower: 1/2" to 3/4" (1.3-1.9 cm) in diameter.
    -- Flower: Occur in loose clusters.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: a brown pod containing
    -- Fruit: 2 nuts about 3/4 the size of a golf ball

    -- Utility: Medicine

  6. Black Mango tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 198" = 16'6" = 5.03 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Medium shine, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 3" (7.6 cm) wide and 10" (25.4 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 5-Petaled, ? Shape.

    -- Bark: blotchy Gray

    -- Fruit: N/A

  7. Black Orchid plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerBlack

    Plant Height: ?" = ? cm

    -- Leaf: Slim Football shaped, Medium Shine, Basal.

    -- Flower: Black with White streaks.
    -- Flower: 1-petaled, Orchid shaped.
    -- Flower: 1.5" (3.8 cm) diameter.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

  8. Boat Lily plant
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 8" = 20.32 cm

    -- Leaf: Linear shaped, Dull, Basal.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1" (2.5 cm) wide and 5" (12.7 cm) long.
    -- Leaf: Some plants are solid green on top
    -- while others are striped lengthwise with light streaks.
    -- All are reddish purple underneath.

    -- Flower: none

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: none

  9. Bougainvillea tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 126" = 10'6" = 3.2 meters

    -- Leaf: Wide Football shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1-3/4" (4.4 cm) wide and 2-1/2" (6.3 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 5-petaled, Dimpled shaped.
    -- Flower: 1/4" (0.6 cm) diameter, where
    -- Flower: the outer petal edges are frilled.
    -- Stamen: 5 long Pink filaments radiate out
    -- star fashioned from the center between the petals.
    -- Sepals: like large red leaves surrounding the tiny flower.

    -- Bark: 1/4" long thorns on thin branches, and
    -- 1" to 2" long thorns on thicker branches.

    -- Fruit: N/A

  10. Breadfruit tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 360" = 30' = 9.14 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Shiny dark green on top
    -- Leaf: but Dull light green underneath, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Pinnately lobed, single Tooth
    -- Leaf: at the end of each lobe.
    -- Leaf: 17" (43.2 cm) wide and 22" (55.9 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: Yellow-Green exterior with with Whitish
    -- Fruit: splotches and short 1/4" rubbery spines.
    -- Fruit: 7" (18 cm) wide, 8"-9" (20-23 cm) long.

    -- Utility: White interior is edible when cooked.

  11. Breadnut tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 480" = 40' = 12.19 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Shiny dark green on top
    -- Leaf: but Dull light green underneath, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Pinnately Lobed, with a single tooth
    -- Leaf: at the end of each lobe.
    -- Leaf: 17" (43.2 cm) wide, 26" (66 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 1-petaled, Club shaped.
    -- Flower: 6" (15.2 cm) long.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: Yellow-Green exterior, 1/2" flexible spines.
    -- Fruit: 7" (18 cm) wide, 8"-9" (20-23 cm) long.
    -- Fruit: White interior contains 1"-1.5" (2.5-3.8 cm) seeds.

    -- Utility: Seeds are edible when cooked.


    C

  12. Cacao tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 52" = 4'4" = 1.32 meters.
    When Mature: 240" = 20' = 6.1 meters.

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Medium Shiny, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 3.5" (8.9 cm) wide, 10.5" (26.7 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: Splotchy brown in color.

    -- Fruit: Reddish-brown pod
    -- Fruit: that grows not far from the trunk.
    -- Fruit: Pods contain a soft, sweet yellow flesh
    -- Fruit: containing lots of Cacao "beans".

  13. Calathea plant
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 34" = 2'10" = 86.36 cm

    -- Leaf: Football or Linear shaped, Dull, Basal.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: Green on top with whitish parallel
    -- Leaf: pin stripes (in pairs) radiate out
    -- Leaf: from central vein at a 45 degree angle
    -- Leaf: to within an inch from the edge.
    -- Leaf: The color underneath is a reddish purple.
    -- Leaf: 5" (12.7 cm) wide, 15" (38.1 cm) long
    -- Leaf: on a 16" (40.6 cm) stalk.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

  14. Cassava tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerGreen

    Plant Height: 5' to 15' (1.5 to 4.57 meters).

    -- Leaf: Palm shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: 5 or 7 Finger-like/Digitate lobes, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 8"-12" (20-30 cm) diameter.
    -- Leaf: One leaf per stem.

    -- Flower: Pale Yellowish Green, 5-petaled, Star shaped.
    -- Flower: Almost White, with red streaks and highlights.
    -- Flower: 3/4" in diameter.
    -- Stamen: Wide white in the center.

    -- Bark: Thin (1" = 2.5 cm diameter) trunk covered
    -- Bark: with knobs 1" to 2" (2.5 to 5 cm) apart.
    -- Bark: Each knob/stem connection has "wings" that
    -- Bark: wrap nearly halfway around the thin trunk.

    -- Fruit: Dull green oblong Sphere
    -- Fruit: about the size of your thumb nail (3/4").
    -- Fruit: They have high wavy ridges sticking up
    -- Fruit: going from the stem to the tip
    -- Fruit: with a red streak at the top of the ridge.

    -- Utility: Cassava root is edible, much like a potato
    -- Utility: when cooked with a change of water.

  15. Chaya tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 96" = 8' = 2.44 meters (typically)

    -- Leaf: Palm shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: 3 lobes, No teeth on domestic variety.
    -- Leaf: 6" (15.2 cm) diameter.

    -- Flower: White, 5 petaled, Fan shaped, 1/4" diameter.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

    Chico tree -- There

  16. Coconut Palm tree
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafPalm

    Plant Height: 20'-40' = 6.1 to 12.2 meters

    -- Leaf: Compound Pinnate shaped frond, Dull, Whorled.
    -- Leaf: 85" (216 cm) wide, 10'-25' (3.0-7.6 meters) long.
    -- Leaflet: Linear, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaflet: 2" (5 cm) wide, 24"-42" (61-107 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: Green->Yellow->Brown coconuts
    -- Fruit: with white meat inside the shell.

    -- Utility: The white coconut meat can be eaten.
    -- Utility: The interior is hollow and is filled with air
    -- Utility: and clear coconut water. You can drink
    -- Utility: the coconut water.  Coconut oil can
    -- Utility: be extracted from the white coconut meat.
    -- Utility: Fronds can be used for thatching a roof
    -- Utility: or as an emergency sail.

  17. Cocoyam plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 34" = 2'10" = 86.4 cm

    -- Leaf: Heart shaped, Dull, Basal.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Untoothed, Purplish stems.
    -- Leaf: 11"-16" (27-40 cm) wide, 16"-22" (40-56 cm) long.

    -- Flower: white or yellow

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: none

  18. Coffee tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 43" = 3'7" = 1.09 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, very Glossy, Opposite.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 2.5" (6.3 cm) wide, 6" (15.2 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 5 petaled, Star shaped.
    -- Flower: 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter, Clustered.
    -- Stamen: Brown.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: 3/4" diameter, Globe shaped Berries.
    -- Fruit: Berries in clumps colored Green to Red to Brown.

    -- Utility: The berries are roasted, ground up, and
    -- Utility: mixed with hot water to produce a bitter drink.

  19. Cohune Palm tree
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafPalm

    Plant Height: 600+" = 50+' = 15.24+ meters

    -- Leaf: Compound Pinnate shaped frond, Dull, Whorled.
    -- Leaf: 15' to 30' (4.57 to 9.14 meters) long.
    -- Leaflet: Linear shaped, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaflet: 2" (5 cm) wide, 16"-40" (40-102 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: Very hard, elongated, Brown nuts
    -- Fruit: in a huge bunch.

    -- Utility: Excellent oil can be extracted from the nut's meat.
    -- Utility: Fronds can be used for thatching a roof
    -- Utility: or as an emergency sail.

  20. Craboo tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerYellow

    Plant Height: 396" = 33' = 10.06 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Shiny, Opposite.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 2-3/4" (7 cm) wide, 8" (20.3 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Yellow, 5-petaled, Fan shaped.
    -- Flower: 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) diameter

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: 3/4" diameter fruits, Green ripening to Yellow.


    D


    E


    F

  21. Fever Grass
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 40" = 3'4" = 1.02 meters (trimmed)

    -- Leaf: Linear shaped, Dull, Basal.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 3/4" (1.9 cm) wide, 40" (1.02 meter) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Medicine.

  22. Flamboyant tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerRed

    Plant Height: Grows to about 33 feet (10 meters).

    -- Flower: Red, 5 petaled, Fan shaped.
    -- Flower: Petals 3 in (8 cm) long. 5th contains white.
    -- Flower: Corymb clustered.

    -- Leaf: Compound, Doubly Pinnate, Fern-like.
    -- Leaf: Deciduous, 12"–20" (30–50 cm) long.
    -- Leaflet: 20 to 40 pairs of primary opposite leaflets.
    -- Sub-Leaflet: Unlobed, Smooth Edged. Oval Shaped.
    -- Sub-Leaflet: 10–20 pairs of secondary opposite sub-leaflets.
    -- Sub-Leaflet: 1" (2.5 cm) long, 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide.

  23. Frangipani tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerPink

    Plant Height: 5' to 26' (1.5 to 8 meters) high and wide.

    -- Leaf: Simple, Smooth edged, Unlobed,
    -- Leaf: Reverse Spear (Oblanceolate) shaped.
    -- Leaf: Alternate, Parallel Spreading leaf veins.
    -- Leaf: 12" to 20" (30 to 50 cm) long, 3" to 4" (7 to 10 cm) wide.
    -- Leaf: Deciduous, Clustered at the end of Branches.

    -- Flower: Pink, 5-petaled, Fan shaped, Fragrant.
    -- Flower: 2" to 3" (5 to 7.5 cm) in diameter.
    -- Flower: Located at the end of Branches.


    G

  24. Garden Croton tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 60" = 5' = 1.52 meters

    -- Leaf: Linear shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Occasionally 1 lobe, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: Yellow and Green leaf color.
    -- Leaf: 1" (2.5 cm) wide, 4"-9" (10-23 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

  25. Golden Shower tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerYellow

    Plant Height: 26' to 40' (8 to 12 meters).

    -- Leaf: Deciduous, 6" to 24" (15 to 60 cm) long.
    -- Leaf: Compound Pinnate with 3 to 8 pairs of leaflets.
    -- Leaflet: Opposite, 3" to 8" (7 to 21 cm) long,
    -- Leaflet: 1.5" to 3.5" (4 to 9 cm) wide.

    -- Flower: Yellow, 5 Petaled, of equal size and Fan shaped.
    -- Flower: 1-5/8" to 2-3/4" (4 to 7 cm) in diameter.
    -- Flower: Raceme clusters 8" to 16" (20 to 40 cm) long.
    -- Flower: Blooms in late spring/early summer in hot, dry weather.

  26. Gumbolimbo tree
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafCompSmooth

    Plant Height: 60+" = 30+' = 9.1+ meters

    -- Leaf: Compound Pinnate shape, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaflets: Football shaped, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaflets: Opposite, Odd number.
    -- Leaflets: 1" (2.5 cm) wide, 3" (7.6 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: Gray-Green on the outside
    -- Bark: but red underneath, and peeling.

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Medicine


    H

  27. Hibiscus tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerPink -- FlowerRed

    Plant Height: 189" = 15'9" = 4.5 meters (trimmed)

    -- Leaf: Spade shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Toothed.
    -- Leaf: 2-1/4" (5.7 cm) wide, 3-3/4" (9.5 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Red or peachy Pink, 5-petaled, Fan shaped.
    -- Flower: 4" diameter, Fringed outer rim.
    -- Flower: Falls off after 1 day, but grows more.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Medicine. The raw flowers are edible.

  28. Hummingbird Vine
    -- Species Data -- FlowerRed

    Plant Height: 72" = 6' = 1.83 meters

    -- Leaf: Simple, Smooth edged, Feathery, Dull.
    -- Leaf: Pinnatly Linear lobed, Pinnatisect shaped.
    -- Leaf: Appearing compound but is not.
    -- Leaf: 2-3" (5-7.6 cm) wide, 1-5" (2.5-12.7 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Red, 5-petaled, Star shaped Trumpet.
    -- Flower: 1-2" (2.5-5 cm) long and 1" (2.5 cm) in diameter.
    -- Stamen: Pink filaments with white anthers.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: N/A


    I


    J

  29. Jackass Bitters plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerYellow

    Plant Height: 3'-10' = 1-3 meters

    -- Leaf: Palm shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Zero or 2 lobes, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1" (1.25 cm) wide, 5"-9" (12-23 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Yellow, many-petaled, Cylinder shaped.
    -- Flower: 1/4" diameter, Clustered.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Medicine, can stun fish.


    K

  30. Kinep tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 96" = 8' = 2.44 meters (so far)

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Dull, Basal.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1" (2.5 cm) wide, 3.5" (8.9 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White?

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: 1" (2.5 cm) diameter, Green exterior in bunches.
    -- Fruit: Golden or Salmon Pink interior flesh.


    L

    Lemon Grass -- There

  31. Life Everlasting plant
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 2" = 5.1 cm (used to be 6" = 15.2 cm)

    -- Leaf: Succulent, Oval shaped, Dull, Whorled.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Downward rippled Teeth.
    -- Leaf: Up to 3" (7.6 cm) in diameter.
    -- Leaf: Baby plants form at the teeth and just
    -- Leaf: fall off to grow up where they fell.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: N/A

  32. Lime tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 300" = 25' = 7.6 meters

    -- Leaf: Spear shaped, Shiny, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, small Round Toothed.
    -- Leaf: 2" (5.1 cm) wide, 4" (10 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 5-petaled, Star shaped.
    -- Flower: 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) in diameter.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: 3" (7.6 cm) diameter Spherical or Oval
    -- Fruit: shaped with a protruding tip on the end.
    -- Fruit: Smoothe Green exterior with a
    -- Fruit: translucent pale Green interior.

    -- Utility: Very tart fruit can be eaten raw or
    -- Utility: juice mixed with water as a beverage.


    M

  33. Madre de Cacao tree
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafCompSmooth -- FlowerPink

    Plant Height: 33' to 40' (10 to 12 meters)

    -- Leaf: Compound Pinnate shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaflet: Football shaped, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaflet: Opposite, Odd number (5-19), some Hairy.
    -- Leaflet: Alternate, Mostly just mid-vein visible.
    -- Leaflet: 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) wide, 2-1/2" (6.3 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Pink tinged with white.
    -- Flower: 2-Petaled, Pea-like shape, Fragrant.
    -- Flower: 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter, Clustered.
    -- Flower: The notched larger petal is pale yellow
    -- Flower: along its center seam,
    -- Flower: while the smaller petal is folded.
    -- Flower: Blossoms January thru March. Fragrant.

    -- Bark: Whitish Gray to deep Red-Brown.
    -- Bark: The smooth bark on younger branches
    -- Bark: are gray-green with light speckles.

    -- Fruit: Pod 4" to 6" (10 to 15 cm) long.
    -- Fruit: It is green when unripe and becomes
    -- Fruit: yellow-brown when it reaches maturity.
    -- Fruit: The pod produces four to ten round brown seeds.

    -- Utility: Living fencepost, nitrogen fixing fertilizer.
    -- Utility: Mashed leaf is a medicinal poltice for wounds, boils, and rashes.
    -- Utility: Wood is used for furniture and lumber.
    -- Utility: Seeds and bark are pulverized and used as a rat poison.
    -- Utility: Flowers are edible.

  34. Malay Apple tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerPink

    Plant Height: 39' to 59' (12 to 18 meters).

    -- Leaf: Simple, Smooth edged, Football (Acute) shaped.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Shiny textured, Curved leaf veins.
    -- Leaf: 13.5" (34.3 cm) long and 4.5" (11.4 cm) wide.

    -- Flower: Pink, Many-petaled, Fuzzy Globe shaped.
    -- Flower: 2.5" (6.3 cm) in diameter.  Edible.

  35. Mammy Croton tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 72" = 6' = 1.8 meters

    -- Leaf: Linear with twisted shape, Shiny, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Untoothed, Red and Green color.
    -- Leaf: 1" to 1-1/4" (2.5-3.2 cm) wide, 5"-9" (12-23 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

  36. Mango tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 216" = 18'0" = 5.49 meters (so far)

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: Varies up to 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) wide, 12" (30.5 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

    Manioc tree -- There

  37. Moringa tree
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafCompSmooth -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 360" = 28' = 8.5 meters

    -- Leaf: Compound Doubly Pinnate shaped, Alternate.
    -- Leaflets: Compound Pinnate shaped, Opposite.
    -- Subleaflets: Spoon shaped, Opposite, Dull.
    -- Subleaflets: Unlobed, Untoothed, turn yellow when they die.
    -- Subleaflets: 1/4" (0.6 cm) wide, 1/2" (1.3 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 5-petaled, Curled shape.
    -- Flower: 1" (2.5 cm) diameter, with a smudge of pink.
    -- Flower: The pink is especially noticeable on flower buds.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: Brown pods,
    -- Fruit: 1" (2.5 cm) wide, 6"-8" (15-20 cm) long.

  38. Mugwort plant
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 27"-44" = 2'3"-3'8" = 0.69-1.1 meters

    -- Leaf: Linear shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Pinnately lobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1/8"-1/4" (0.3-0.6 cm) wide, 2" (5 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: N/A


    N

    Nance tree -- There

  39. Neem tree
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafCompToothed -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 300" = 25' = 7.6 meters

    -- Leaf: Compound Pinnate shaped, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: 10"-12" (25-30 cm) long, Dull.
    -- Leaflets: Spear shaped, Unlobed, Toothed.
    -- Leaflet: Opposite, Odd number with a
    -- Leaflet: terminating leaflet at the end.
    -- Leaflet: 3/4" (1.9 cm) wide, 2-1/2" (6.3 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 5-petaled, Fan shaped.
    -- Flower: 1" (2.5 cm) diameter.
    -- Flower: Center of the flower sticks up like a
    -- Flower: creamy white or tan haired cylinder.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

  40. Nettleleaf Velvetberry plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerBlue -- FlowerPurple

    Plant Height: 42" = 3'6" = 1.07 meters

    -- Leaf: Wide Spade shape, Dull, Opposite, Wrinkled.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Lots of teeth, Hairy.
    -- Leaf: Max 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) wide, 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) long.
    -- Leaf: Stems Become Long, Stringy, and
    -- Leaf: Leafless towards their ends.

    -- Flower: Bluish-Purple, 5-petaled, Fan shaped,
    -- Flower: with a bit of white in the center.
    -- Flower: 1/2" (1.2 cm) diameter.

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: none

  41. Noni tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 336" = 28' = 8.5 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Shiny, Whorled.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 8" (20.3 cm) wide, 12" (30.5 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 5-petaled, Star shaped.
    -- Flower: 1/2" (1.3 cm) diameter, Clustered.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: Greenish-White when unripe.
    -- Fruit: Becomes a bit translucent when ripe,
    -- Fruit: revealing the seeds.
    -- Fruit: 3" by 5" (7.6 cm by 12.7 cm) or smaller.
    -- Fruit: Its smell and taste make it a famine food,
    -- Fruit: not worthy of everyday consumption.

    -- Utility: Bark produces a brownish-purplish dye.
    -- Utility: Roots produce a yellowish dye.

  42. Nopal cacti
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 14" = 1'2" = 0.36 meters

    -- Pads: 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) wide, 6" (15.2 cm) long.
    -- Pads: 5/16" (0.8 cm) thick with 1/16" (0.2 cm) spines.

    -- Flower: none

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: none

    -- Utility: Medicine.


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  43. Papaya tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 117" = 9'9" = 3 meters

    -- Leaf: Palmately Lobed shaped, Dull, Whorled.
    -- Leaf: Simple, 7 deep lobes, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 8" (20.3 cm) wide, 8" (20.3 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 5-petaled, Star shaped.
    -- Flower: 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) diameter.

    -- Bark: Covered with nickel sized triangular scars with
    -- Bark: rounded corners where lower leaves had fallen off.

    -- Fruit: 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) wide, 7" (17.8 cm) long.
    -- Fruit: Smooth exterior surface, Yellow when ripe.

    -- Utility: Fruit can be eaten raw.

  44. Pineapple plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerViolet

    With      Height: 45" = 3'9" = 1.1 meters
    Without Height: 30" = 2'6" = 76 cm

    -- Leaf: Linear shaped, Dull, Basal.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, with (optional) prickles.
    With     : 2" (5.1 cm) wide with prickles.
    Without: 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) wide without prickles.

    -- Flower: Violet/Purple. 3-petaled, Cup shaped.
    -- Flower: 1/2 (1.3 cm) diameter.

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: Purple, Red, White, and Green when developing.
    -- Fruit: Green to Golden Brown when matured.

    -- Utility: Fruit can be eaten raw.

  45. Piss-a-Bed tree
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafCompSmooth -- FlowerYellow

    Plant Height:p 78" = 6'6" = 2 meters

    -- Leaf: Compound Pinnate shaped, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: 11" (28 cm) wide, 30" (76 cm) long.
    -- Leaflet: Oval shaped, Unlobed, Untoothed, Dull.
    -- Leaflet: Opposite, Even in number with
    -- Leaflet: no terminating leaflet at the end.
    -- Leaflet: 3" (7.6 cm) wide, 6" (15.2 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Yellow, Many petaled, Candle shaped.
    -- Flower: 6"-8" tall, 3"-4" wide.

    -- Bark:  N/A

    -- Fruit:  N/A

    -- Utility:  Medicine.

  46. Plantain plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerRed

    Plant Height: 84" = 7'0" = 2.1 meters

    -- Leaf: Linear shaped, Dull, Whorled.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Untooth, Torn by the wind.
    -- Leaf: Can be 18" (45.7 cm) wide, 9' (2.7 meters) long.

    -- Flower: Dark Red, Many-petaled, Tear Drop shaped.
    -- Flower: 6" (15 cm) long size, Unopened.

    -- Bark:  Light Green.

    -- Fruit:  Green->Yellow, Longer and Thicker than a Banana.

  47. Polly Redhead tree
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafSimpleSmooth -- FlowerOrange -- FlowerRed -- FlowerRed

    Plant Height: 70" = 5'10" = 1.78 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Dull, Opposite.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Untoothed, Reddish leaf stems.
    -- Leaf: 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) wide, 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) long,

    -- Flower: Red-Orange, 1-petaled, Tube shaped.
    -- Flower: 1/8" (0.3 cm) wide, 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) long,

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Medicine.

  48. Prickly Yellow tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 600" = 50' = 15.24 meters

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Dull, Pinnately Opposite.
    -- Leaf: Cupped or curved laterally into a U shape.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 2" (5.1 cm) wide, 5" (12.7 cm) long.
    -- Leaf: Sharp spines on the back of the main leaf vein.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: Gray bark with cone-shaped spines.
    -- Bark: Its heartwood is yellowish.

    -- Fruit: N/A

  49. Pride of Barbados plant
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafCompSmooth -- FlowerPink -- FlowerRed -- FlowerYellow

    Plant Height: 48" = 4' = 1.2 meters

    -- Leaf: Compound Doubly Pinnate shaped, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: 8" (20.3 cm) wide, 16" (40.6 cm) long.
    -- Leaflet: Compound Pinnate shaped, Opposite.
    -- Leaflet: 1-3/4" (4.4 cm) wide, 4" (10.2 cm) long.
    -- SubLeaflet: Oval shaped, Opposite.
    -- SubLeaflet: Unlobed, Untoothed, Dull.
    -- SubLeaflet: 3/8" (1 cm) wide, 1" (2.5 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Pinkish-Red or Yellow, 4-petaled, Fan shaped.
    -- Flower: Red or Yellow Ruffled outer edges.
    -- Flower: 2-1/2" (6.3 cm) diameter.
    -- Stamen: Whiskers 5"-6" (12.7-15.2 cm) long.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Medicine.

  50. Purple Joyweed plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 24" = 2' = 61 cm

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Dull, Opposite
    -- Leaf: (sometimes with 3 leaves in a Whorl).
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Untoothed, Dark Red in color.
    -- Leaf: Their stems are also Dark Red.
    -- Leaf: 3/4" (1.9 cm) wide, 2" (5.1 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, Many-petaled, Globe shaped.
    -- Flower: 3/4" (1.9 cm) diameter.

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: N/A


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  51. Rabbit Toes plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerYellow

    Plant Height: 8" = 20.32 cm
    (can get much longer laying down)

    -- Leaf: Palm shaped shaped, Medium shine, Opposite.
    -- Leaf: Simple, 2 lobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) wide, 2-1/4 (5.7 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Yellow, Many-petaled, Thick Sun-Rayed shape.
    -- Flower: 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) diameter, Yellow center Disc.
    -- Flower: The petals have ridges that divide
    -- Flower: the petal into 3 parts lengthwise.
    -- Flower: Outer ends of petals are fringed.
    -- Flower: Petals are 1/8" (3.2 mm) wide, 1/2" (1.3 cm) long.

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Medicine.

  52. Red Ginger plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 72" = 6' = 1.83 meters

    -- Leaf: Broad Sword shaped, Shiny, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 6" (15 cm) wide, 23" (58 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 3-Petaled, Star shaped.
    -- Flower: 3/4" (1.9 cm) diameter.
    -- Bracts: Showy spikes of Red Bracts range from
    -- Bracts: 2" to 3-1/2" (5.1-8.9 cm) wide
    -- Bracts: and 9"-19" (22.9-48.3 cm) long.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A


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  53. Sandpaper Vine
    -- Species Data -- FlowerGreen -- FlowerViolet

    Plant Height: 468" = 39' (12 meters) max.

    -- Leaf: Simple, Smooth edged, Unlobed, Ovate shaped.
    -- Leaf: Opposite, Rough textured.
    -- Leaf: 2"-6.3" (5–16 cm) long and 1.2"-3.1" (3–8 cm) wide.

    -- Flower: Pale Green before turning Violet.
    -- Flower: Clusters of 5-petaled, Star shaped,
    -- Flower: 2" diameter blossoms. Smooth Center Cone.

  54. Sapodilla tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 154" = 12'10" = 3.91 meters (so far)

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Shiny, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) wide, nearly 5" (12.7 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: Gray with a white, gummy latex called chicle.

    -- Fruit: N/A

  55. Screw Pine plant
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 60" = 5' = 1.5 meters (so far)

    -- Leaf: Broad Sword shaped, Dull, Whorled.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Many sharp teeth.
    -- Leaf: 3-3/4" (9.5 cm) wide, 5' (1.5 meters) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: N/A

  56. Sensitive Plant
    -- Species Data -- TreeLeafCompSmooth -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 3" = 7.6 cm --up to-- 2 meters

    -- Leaf: Main leaf of a large plant is Oval.
    -- Leaf: Compound Pinnate shaped, Opposite.
    -- Leaf: 3/4" (1.9 cm) wide, 2 (5.1 cm) long.

    -- Leaflet: 2nd Level Leaflet of a small plant is Linear,
    -- Leaflet: Unlobed, Untoothed, Dull.
    -- Leaflet: 1/16" (0.16 cm) wide, 3/8" (0.9 cm) long.
    -- Leaflet: When touched, the leaflets fold and close.
    -- Leaflet: A small plant has red tinted leaflets and stems.

    -- Flower: Pink, Many-petaled (Fuzzy), Globe shaped.
    -- Flower: 3/4" (1.9 cm) diameter.

    -- Bark: Greenish-White prickles 1/16" (0.16 cm) long.

    -- Fruit: Brown seed pods.

    -- Utility: Medicine.

  57. Soursop tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerYellow

    Plant Height: 144" = 12'0" = 3.66 meters

    -- Leaf: Oval shaped, Shiny, Alternate,
    -- Leaf: with a small protruberance on each end.
    -- Leaf: Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) wide, 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Yellow, 3 Petaled, Star shaped, and 2" in diameter.

    -- Bark: Shades of Gray.

    -- Fruit: Green exterior with soft 1/4" spines.
    -- Fruit: Interor flesh is White like a pear,
    -- Fruit: with black seeds.

  58. Sugar Cane plant
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 96" = 8' = 2.4 meters

    -- Leaf: Broad Sword shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 3-1/2" (8.9 cm) wide, 4'-5' (1.2-1.5 meters) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Their pithy centers are sweet.

  59. Surinam Cherry tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 54" = 4'6" = 1.37 meters

    -- Leaf: Spade shaped, Shiny, Opposite/Whorl.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1" (2.5 cm) wide, 1-3/4" (4.4 cm) long.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: Red and shiny like a tomato.
    -- Fruit: 1-1/4" diameter (a bit smaller than a golf ball).
    -- Fruit: Slightly spicy in flavor.
    -- Fruit: Has vertical ridges like a pumpkin.

    -- Utility: Fruit can be eaten raw.


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    Tourist tree -- There

  60. Tropical Milkweed plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerOrange -- FlowerRed

    Plant Height: 24" = 61 cm

    -- Leaf: Slim Football shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 1" (2.5 cm) wide, 4" (10.2 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Red-Orange, 5-petaled, Star shaped.
    -- Flower: 3/4" (1.9 cm), Clustered.
    -- Stamen: 5-lobed Yellow crown that looks like a
    -- Stamen: Yellow flower sitting on top of the Red flower.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

  61. Trumpet Tree
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 420" = 35' = 10.7 meters

    -- Leaf: Palmate shaped, Shiny, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, 5-7 lobes, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 14" (35.6 cm) wide, 14" (35.6 cm) long.

    -- Flower: size, color.???

    -- Bark: Gray with ridges going around the trunk.

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Medicine, Tobacco substitute,
    -- Utility: Making Rafts and Trumpets.

  62. Turmeric plant
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 52" = 4'4" = 1.32 meters

    -- Leaf: Broad Sword shaped, Dull, Whorled.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: Ranges 3-1/2" to 6" (8.9-15.2 cm) in width
    -- Leaf: and 18"-22" (45.7-55.9 cm) in length.

    -- Flower: size, color???

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Medicine, Spice from root.


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  63. White Ginger plant
    -- Species Data -- FlowerWhite

    Plant Height: 48" = 4' = 1.22 meters

    -- Leaf: Broad Sword shaped, Shiny, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed, Stemless.
    -- Leaf: 3" (7.6 cm) wide, 16" (40.6 cm) long.

    -- Flower: White, 3- or 4-petaled, Fan shaped.
    -- Flower: 3" (7.6 cm) diameter.

    -- Bark: none

    -- Fruit: N/A

  64. Wire Wis vine
    -- Species Data

    Plant Height: 204" = 17' = 5.2 meters

    -- Leaf: Palm shaped, Medium shine, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: 1 or 2 main lobes, 0 to 2 sub-lobes.
    -- Leaf: Has teeth.
    -- Leaf: 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide at the center portion of the leaf
    -- Leaf: and is 3" (7.6 cm) long.
    -- Leaf: Across a leaf with 2 lobes it is 1" (2.5 cm) wide.

    -- Flower: N/A

    -- Bark: Vine is 1/16"-3/32 (1.6-2.4 mm) thick.

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Cordage, Medicine.


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    Yellow Prickle tree -- There

  65. Yemeri tree
    -- Species Data -- FlowerYellow

    Plant Height: 600+" = 50+' = 15.24+ meters

    -- Leaf: Spoon shaped, Dull, Opposite.
    -- Leaf: and occasionally Whorled.
    -- Leaf: Many of them also have a small pointed
    -- Leaf: tip sticking out at the end.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: 2-1/2" (6.3 cm) wide, 7" (17.8 cm) long.

    -- Flower: Yellowish Green to Golden Yellow.
    -- Flower: Many Tube shaped petals.
    -- Flower: Spiked Cluster 10"-15" (25-38 cm) long.
    -- Flower: Blooms at the end of April.

    -- Bark: Shades of Gray.

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Lumber.

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  66. Name tree -- here

    Plant Height: ?" = ? cm

    -- Leaf: Football shaped, Dull, Alternate.
    -- Leaf: Simple, Unlobed, Untoothed.
    -- Leaf: ?" (? cm) wide, ?" (? cm) long.

    -- Flower: Color, n-petaled, shaped.
    -- Flower: ?" (? cm) diameter, Clustered.
    -- Flower: petal, stamen, or Septal details.

    -- Bark: N/A

    -- Fruit: N/A

    -- Utility: Raw fruit is edible, Medicine.




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