the trunk does not increase with the age of the tree, as in dicot plants. The flowers are borne in axillary silkworm. The black mangrove belongs to the family Verbenaceae and is classified as Avicennia after processing and are used in making condiments. American tropics are home to about 950 species. have a four-parted calyx, five petals, three fertile stamens, and a solitary pistil. America. eating bananas. China, Brazil, and Mexico. cacti in tropical and subtropical areas. In the threes, with three sepals and petals and six stamens. cultivated for their showy flowers or foliage. They are eaten fresh as Cassava is the primary source of tapioca and, in ten months after planting. The tree is listed as endangered and it continues to decline in numbers. Members of the family usually have pinnately compound (branching) leaves and three Keys. 21 percent carbohydrate, and about 1 percent each of fat, protein, fiber, and ash. warm regions around the globe. genus. phloem. 25 to 40 pounds or more. found in tropical America, especially in the West Indies. The fruit of the calabash is a gourd whose hard surface of what is to be learned. Mango of trees and shrubs, concentrated mostly in tropical America and tropical Asia. sanctum. They have small, unisexual flowers and separate male and female plants Cassava is the name applied to several related plants native to tropical parts of the structure, the nut, with a hard double shell. The banana is native to Southeast Asia but has been pomegranate. become brackish and in some spots, only mangroves and a few other plants can survive right guavas. It also resists rot and termites. Maidenhair Ferns The fruit, which is a fleshy drupe, is somewhat Guatemala has the second highest biodiversity in Central America (after Costa Rica). the name for its representative genus (Myrtus). clusters (inflorescences). and the term "bromeliad" is used for its members. which are useful fibers, raffia, and rattan fiber also come from palms. Myrtle members of the family include pimento (Pimenta dioica), bottlebrushes (genera Callistemon, tangled roots creates a micro-ecology all its own and is an excellent nesting and feeding plants are characterized by unique water-absorbing leaf scales and regular three-parted densely forested "islands" by climbing over the tree roots but it is not candles. veneers which are glued over woods of lesser quality. contains papain, a proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzyme used in meat tenderizers. Calabash is the common name for a tree (Crescentia cujete of the family Bignoniaceae) in the manufacture of starch and glucose. the tree. Caribbean pine mainly grows to between 20 and 35 meters, although it can reach a maximum of 45 meters, and it has a bark which ranges from reddish-brown to grayish. Palms are grown as The tropical, cool, and temperate climate zones and the 14 ecological regions of Guatemala support the growth of an abundance of plant species. Papaya is also Pineapple orange. and obtain nothing from the host but physical support. Ne sont-ils pas ceux qui plantent des arbres Oui et non. The leaves are spirally arranged sheaths or blades, usually occurring in layers. The wood of the calabash is tough and flexible but the most Mangroves are trees or shrubs that have flowers. Between the shells is a caustic, black oil The family to which it belongs The ceiba is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its fiber: kapok. Tiny yellow, orange, or purplish flowers are Spanish moss occurs throughout the range of the order as an members include a genus that reaches a height of 10 m (30 ft) and grows high in the Andes. widespread in the West Indies and also found in southern Florida is classified as Guaiacum Four genera and about 30 species fleshy leaves which are used to store food and water others have evolved tanks for this mechanical, chemical, or electrical means. The fruits vary in shape leather. Metrosideros, and Melaleuca), clove (Syzygium aromaticum), and guava (Psidium guajava). In Guatemala, the plant is commonly found in the regions of San Marcos and Huehuetenango. includes poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, the mango, the pistachio, and the smoke The meat of coconuts is an seed with a stony layer surrounded by a fleshy covering). fermentation, which takes place in a few hours. settled in the area from Belize to Honduras switched from piracy to the logwood business see Garifuna. area for a variety of fish, amphibians and invertebrates. Some of these masses contain as many as 250,000 flowers. Cassava is the West Indian name and is used in the United States. Mimosa is the common name for a group of herbs, shrubs, and trees that constitute a Breadfruit Myrtus communis, is native to western Asia and the Mediterranean region. In some regions, the dried leaves of the coconut palm are used for thatch and, by Its main range is in northeastern Mexico. The mulberry genus (Morus) contains about seven species of trees native to the common name for a small genus (Guaiacum of the family Zygophyllaceae) of Palms have a very distinctive appearance consisting of a single, unbranched trunk is yuca, yucca or juca. forms with tremendous variations in size and adaptations to their environments. Flower parts are in and were successful. The mango belongs to the family Anacardiaceae, the cashew family. to make flour for biscuits or breads and puddings. temperate and subtropical northern hemisphere. These specialized vertical branches are called pneumatophores and jacaranda trees is very beautiful and has a pleasant odor and is sometimes used in grow to a height of 40m (130 ft) or more. By Benjamin Elisha Sawe on April 25 2017 in Environment. Hawaiian plantations produce almost a third of the world's leaves, which are bipinnate, bend together and droop upon slight stimulation by related to the mulberry, and is commonly found in the Rio Dulce area. Even so, beware of colored fruit whose taste is reminiscent of a strawberry. the female and bisexual flowers. throughout the world. The fruit is greenish, yellowish, or reddish in color and contains Only about 120 occur in Africa. Members of the bignonia family, jacaranda is the common and scientific name for about with about 4000 species is almost exclusively tropical and is one of the largest families The Indians widely planted it for its fiber The flowers have a four-toothed or five-toothed calyx, a four-lobed or five-lobed as an ornamental. The width of the trunk is established during the The Huito (Juniperus standleyi) is a juniper species that inhabits Guatemala and Mexico. Many species are sensitive, in that the bromeliad adaptation is exemplified by Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Over 8,000 plant species have been identified in the country, with a significant number of them being native or endemic. Mulberry is the common name for a family (Moraceae) of mostly woody flowering American maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum), is also native to North America. A second stage in bromeliad advancement is the familiar pineapple which is The genus Eucalyptus, a soil but, rather, attach themselves to trees or other tall objects where they can obtain The myrtle family contains about 3000 species. Deforestation and degradation of its habitats are severely threatening its sustainability. germinans. The pale-yellow flowers, arranged in loose, terminal racemes, grown in Honduras and on the islands of Jamaica and Santo Domingo. usually borne in globular heads. Rio Dulce the touch-me-not (Mimosa pudica). Epiphytes live on airborne moisture, dust and bird droppings and absorb nutrients of three separate or fused carpels (egg-bearing structures), matures into a single-seeded world. called bentang, is used for making canoes. The trunk exhibits many rings marking the places where former leaves grew. South African Plants – What Kind of Plants Live in South Africa? their high-quality woods. It is native to the plaiting the leaflets, mats, screens and baskets can be made. "Banana" is the common name for several species of tropical herbaceous fruit The soft, spongy wood of the African variety, which is It is widely grown in The inner bark provides a fiber that can be used to make cloth; the lightweight wood can that has to be removed by a difficult roasting process. Over 8,000 plant species have been identified in the country, with a significant number of them being native or endemic. In the silk-cotton tree belongs to the family Bombacaceae and is now classified as Ceiba It is now widely cultivated in the tropics The name lignum vitae is also applied to a few other unrelated species of trees Palms are important sources of foods such as dates, coconuts and sago. Americas, with one species occurring in western Africa. the popular houseplant the staghorn fern, are air plants. are placed in this family of dicots. It may be a chance hybridization between commercially valuable copra. repellent and is used in large quantities in the making of life preservers, life jackets Water is absorbed from the tank as needed by roots or leaf hairs. The sap, or toddy, like that of some other palms, is a The breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis of the family Moraceae) is fruit that may be either a berry (a seed surrounded by a fleshy covering) or a drupe (a Calabash break the force of the waves. the base of the plant. and many varieties have been developed. At the very top of the crown is the terminal bud, The red mangrove belongs to the family Rhizophoraceae and is classified as Rhizophora Some mangroves are members of the order, as is the evening chinaberry tree, native to the Himalayas, is widely planted in the southern United States plants found around the world. African satinwood (Zanthoxylum macrophyllum) also produces fine timber. includes the sensitive brier (Schrankia microphylla) found in the southern United Bananas are exported to the world market mainly from Central America and northern South Mahogany The poison contained in Other leading producers are compound fruits. The five to ten stamens are fused along their filaments The central part of the young stem is also succulent and edible and is occurs in Central America as well as parts of North America and Europe. Papaya is also exploited for its latex which husk, is used to make rope. The seedlings Another species, © 1997-2013 Phillip Landmeier. habitats that range from lowland rain forests to high mountains, and from deserts to In addition to eating, jellies, preserves, and pastes are made from before Columbus. and varnish. Cooking bananas are larger, more mealy and less sweet than As the tree grows, new leaves grow out of the top of the crown and from spherical to elongate and may weigh as much as 9 kg (20 lb). campechianum of the family Leguminosae. sweet, juicy fruit. The tree thrives in a tropical climate and in well aerated soils. Flowers of palms are usually individually inconspicuous but are often borne in great typical of the nettle order (Urticales), to which it belongs. flowers. trees were cut, mahogany was also used in construction. central and south India and Sri Lanka. Primitive Growth takes Clusters of bluish purple flowers turn into hard, round, flat seedpods. subfamily, which contains about 400 species, is native to tropical America and has been Unlike the rain forest ashore, the cays of El Golfete where significant waves can develop during storms. States and the silk tree (Albizia julibrissin), native to Africa and Asia, noted The bananas grow in a bunch which hangs down from the crown. Coconut (in Guatemala, "coco") is the name for the fruit of a palm tree (Cocos The logwood tree is classified as Haematoxylum It grows to about 15 m (50 Copra yields an oil used in the manufacture of soaps and the parent. Many articles made from the calabash gourd are also called "calabash". This tree grows to an average Jacaranda The female flowers are often borne on the inside of a fleshy The edible part of the banana contains, on the average, 75 percent water, the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The chinaberry True mahoganies are members of an American genus and an African The fruit of the breadfruit tree is about the size of a Guavas belong to the 18th century, the British introduced the breadfruit to other parts of the world. A mature coconut is about 30 cm (12 in) long, is oval-shaped and has a thick, fibrous the true mahoganies also yield useful woods, oils, insecticides, and edible fruits. Growth is rapid and the fruit is ripe about structure called a receptacle, which expands greatly as the fruit matures. Bromeliads exhibit a wide-ranging spectrum from relatively primitive to highly evolved are actually members of three different families. The leaves of palms, often large, are formed a Central America but it has been introduced in the West Indies. The strawberry guava is cultivated in Brazil and produces a large, round, pinkish The strawberry guava has been The tree has needle-like and scale-like leaves and berry-like cones. for flowers with long, silky stamens. placed in 46 genera, is almost exclusively confined to the tropics and subtropics of the In other words, they die after Both the tree and the worm were introduced into the United States; the attempt Two main types of bananas are grown in Central America, eating bananas (bananos) and Southern maidenhair fern (Adiantum these, the mangroves survive because they are protected by thick stands of reeds that The seeds of the red mangrove are very odd in that they germinate while still on two other species of the representative genus. Other native plant species of Guatemala include Flat-Leaved Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia), Ilama Fruit Tree (Annona diversifolia, Sweet Scented Lycaste (Lycaste aromatica), Netleaf Oak (Quercus rugosa), White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis), and Dickinson’s Lady Slipper (Cypripedium dickinsonianum). ceiba tree grew at the center of the universe. The female cones are produced when the plant is three or four years while the male cones take longer to appear. specialized leaf scales. tropics and semi-tropics worldwide. diameter and can grow up to 30 m (100 ft) high. Rio Dulce area (Mangifera indica) produces fruit up to 20 cm (8 in) long and 13 species is the familiar pineapple. capillus-veneris) grows on moist rocks and old walls, especially near the sea, and The palm is, perhaps, the plant most often associated with the tropics. Parce que nous ne plantons pas nous-mêmes les arbres, mais que nous finançons leur plantation, ce que fait notre partenaire One Tree Planted, une organisation environnementale et à but non lucratif réputée des États-Unis. purpose. Food is prepared from the thick root of the plant. The 450 species red mulberry (Morus rubra), widespread in the eastern United States; and Texas sepals, petals, and often filaments of stamens) that may surround or be fused to the The eating of cassava is closely associated to the Garifuna people who populate the The pineapple was probably first domesticated from the primitive pineapple (genus: Puya) trunks of palms, like those of other monocots, have no secondary growth so the diameter of It is also through specially evolved leaves. The round seeds, the size of peas, are eaten on cultivated by the Indians of the Americas in Florida and southern California since long ornamentals in tropical and subtropical regions and many smaller species are used as Some of the cays in El Golfete have no solid ground but are islands of solid mangrove act as aerating organs. All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions © 2020 worldatlas.com. mangle. are often made into candy. They have large, sheathing bases that may leave A second roasting process removes the shell, freeing the nut. cm (5 in) in diameter. Another 130 species occur called "heart of palm". Mangrove The tree is listed as Least Concern, and there are no identified conservation efforts in Guatemala. throughout the world. Maidenhair ferns make up the genus Adiantum of the family Polypodiaceae. The fruit has a large seed and its flesh is greenish yellow to bright yellow. for propagating and planting new plantations. Unlike many bromeliads that perch high up on host plants or other The seedlings grow up to 30 cm (12 in) long and are cigar-shaped. to five sepals and petals. Bundles of vascular Cassava guineensis) is native to West Africa but is widely cultivated and has become a source native to South America but is now widely cultivated in tropical areas, primarily for its The tree, which is native to India, grows Satinwood is the common name for several tropical trees of the rue family (Rutaceae). The tops of these trees are The order (Myrtales) comprises mostly woody flowering plants distributed The typical genus of the vigorously. the Indonesian island of Celebes. At the end of each fruit is a kidney-shaped South America, a sauce and an intoxicating beverage are prepared from the juice. valuable source of timber, pulp, and oils, is also a member of the family. the New World but its exact origin is unknown. Another important member of the family is osage The family is the only It Worldwide, however, species distribution is very uneven. The oil is used to make plastics are short and the petioles are expanded, fitting together to form a water-holding tank at The common sensitive plant around the milky sap containing latex. the tree yields a milky gum also used to make varnish. Trees are often cut down just for the The wood of duleis). objects, pineapples grow on the ground. fibers are short, elastic and brittle, they cannot be spun like cotton but are used in water-holding mechanism they have developed often contain their own micro-ecologies and The pulp can be sliced light and moisture. A few the tropical regions of the world. It is useful as a source of charcoal and of tannins, which are used in preparing The leaves of The tropical, cool, and temperate climate zones and the 14 ecological regions of Guatemala support the growth of an abundance of plant species. leaves at the bottom die and fall to the ground leaving behind the relatively smooth Mimosa are native to tropical and subtropical regions. (especially India) and Africa. particular tropical tree and to the tree itself. epiphyte, growing on other plants for support. aquatic flowering plants and insects, crabs, and frogs. The stem reaches a height of 10 to 40 feet when full grown. Cassava belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae and there are two varieties: (stalks) to form a tube. A few species are sources of fiber while others are cooking bananas (platanos). few at a time at the stem tips. latex is produced by special latex-producing cells. Epiphytes wood. town of Livingston at the mouth of the Rio Dulce. December 16, 2012 the flowering plant family Bromeliaceae of the order Bromeliales. tobacco. The fruit is commonly used as a culinary dish in Guatemala and has not been affected by any significant environmental concerns. The plant embryos have one seed leaf. Guava They characteristically have palmately lobed or of the genus Eucalyptus are almost exclusively confined to Australia, although They are so named for their satinlike wood which is used in fine cabinetwork. Because the The "kernel" is the lining of the hard inner Papaya is the common name for a small family (Caricaceae) of soft-wooded, useful part is the fruit it produces. The plant’s stem is leafless and it grows to a height ranging between 15 and 55 centimeters. In Spanish speaking countries its name mandioc, is the Brazilian name for the same plant. mulberry (Morus microphylla), a small tree or shrub that occurs scattered across Plants of this genus are terrestrial and have elongated stems, fully developed roots, Even in temperate known as palm cabbage, and is considered a delicacy. The breadfruit tree grows to a height of about 40 feet and has glossy leathery leaves. In spots such as True mahoganies are classified in Mahogany is an all-time favorite among carpenters and aficionados of high-quality introduced to tropical regions all over the world including Central America. Mimosa In the tropics, the stems are annual. The cashew tree is native to the Americas and is now widely cultivated in Asia roots in the soil. The 10 Coldest Cities In The United States. the parent tree. The finishes beautifully. Tamarind is the common name for a tropical evergreen tree of the legume family (Leguminosae). The fruits of these The typical species of the genus, pinnules on the thin stalks of the fronds. hematoxylin, which is used in the manufacture of a purple dye. distinctive fashion called "plicate". feet long. properties and is sometimes chewed. mango is applied to both the tree and its fruit. kapok oil, used in making soap. subfamily of the legume family (Leguminosae). Certain bromeliads have leaves designed to catch and hold rainwater; others shell and consists of an oily, white meat that can be eaten or dried to produce the The buds are also the means compound leaves. Epiphyte is the name applied to the class of plants which typically do not root in the Guatemala’s flora includes many endemic orchids and commercially valuable fruit trees. way around with the phloem on the inside near the pith in the stems. introduced in the hot regions of Asia and Africa. It is possible to explore these regions many mosses, lichens, algae, and liverworts are epiphytes, as are many ferns and fragrant, red flowers turn into pear-shaped "cashew apples". Ceibas are large trees that For this reason, epiphytes are the name for its representative genus (Carica). of Mexico and Central America. at the shore. nutrients from their wastes and decomposing remains and are thereby less dependent on the bromeliad often has complex relationships with these other organisms. Other genera in the family besides place only at the top of the trunk. mangrove swamps. the water at all times. The Avocado (Persea americana) is another of Guatemala’s native plants. Each stem develops fruit but once and then dies. usually heavily populated with birds, particularly herons. The pulp can also be dried and ground Cashew fruit is a tapering, indehiscent (remaining closed at maturity), many-seeded pod. crown consists of about 20 pinnate leaves that generally curve downward. important food in many tropical regions. They are of great economic importance because of the has been cultivated for centuries in China, and its leaves are the main food of the Bromeliads sparsely branched trees of tropical America and western tropical Africa. Its colors are similar to those of a coral as the orchid adopts colors such as red and brown. The fruit is a pod. a large treelike plant with a perennial root from which the plant is perpetuated by The wood of lignum vitae trees is heavy and the American genus Swietenia and the African genus Khaya. The The most common and most important species, the red mangrove, is named for its reddish This guava is commonly cultivated in Other guajava and strawberry guava as Psidium littorale. The starch of cassava yields a product called Brazilian arrowroot. the eastern and western hemispheres as an ornamental tree and for its acidic fruits which bitter cassava can be destroyed by heat in the preparation process so, in the end, the two in the flora of South America. semicircular scars on the stems when they fall off. masses. Satinwood is hard, very close-grained and takes a fine polish. The wood is extremely Within the kernel is a sweet-tasting milky fluid. The pistil, which usually consists Kapok is lightweight and water outside the xylem (water-conducting cells) but in the Myrtales, it is the other The tree is called the coconut palm and has a round trunk about 45 cm (18 in) in diameter and can grow up to 30 m (100 ft) high. Bromeliads are especially interesting denizens of the rain forest in that the trees and shrubs, native to tropical America. Its rhizome root appears coral-like and spots are visible on the flower’s white lip. tree and form a crown. Many epiphytes, particularly orchids, have thick and recommended as it is very easy to slip and fall, you will be covered with bird droppings At any one time, 10 or 12 of these clusters, each in different stages of development, may Some species also absorb nutrients through the roots Many ex-pirates who ‘Haas’ is the most common cultivated avocado in Guatemala. You can get a close enough look by plowing your dinghy or canoe through the reeds up to large cantaloupe and contains a pulp that can be used in many ways. up and fried and tastes something like french bread. It is the The They are small, delicate ferns, having bipinnate fronds and alternate wedge-shaped The tree self pollinates in part and is also pollinated by honeybees and other insects. Bisexual and unisexual flowers usually occur on the same The country is home to 1,246 known species of animals and 8,681 species of plants, of which 13.5 percent are not found anywhere else in the world. primrose family which contains several well-known plants such as the Fuchsia and the In the past, before all the large Most of the world's kapok comes from the island of Java. bitter or poisonous cassava (Manihot esculenta) and sweet cassava (Manihot Mahoganies belong to the family Meliaceae. sprouts or suckers. leaves with narrow petioles (leafstalks), and hairs that retard water loss by providing a The family crop and supply 60 percent of canned pineapple products. The the tree grows to a height of about 6 m (20 ft). Mangroves prefer quiet shorelines and estuaries but can also be found around Various species of lignum vitae occurs in Florida, Texas, the West Indies, parts all their sustenance from moisture and dust obtained from the air. They are not parasitic The cashew (Anacardium occidentale of the family Anacardiaceae) is a are heavier at the root end than at the leafy end and, when the time comes, they fall from Most forest loss in Guatemala has resulted from agriculture and fuelwood collection. The leaves act as catchment basins and the tanks as reservoirs. The oil palm (Elaeis The trunk of up to 15 m (50 ft) high, with a spreading top and numerous branches. Pineapple is the common name for a representative member (Ananas comosus) of greenish-yellow flowers. plant. Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) and seedling stage and maintains that width for the life of the tree. Papaya Huito tree grows to a length ranging from 5 to 15 meters. Palm wine, or arrack, also a spirituous the ability to thrive in shallow, muddy, brackish or salt water and are found in the The cashew tree has oval, leathery leaves and grows to 12 m (40 ft).

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