Jan 12, 2026 · Tropical rainforests, which worldwide make up one of Earth’s largest biomes (major life zones), are dominated by broad-leaved trees that form a dense upper canopy (layer of foliage) and …

Tropical rainforests are found primarily in South and Central America, West and Central Africa, Indonesia, parts of Southeast Asia, and tropical Australia. The climate in these regions is one of …

Jan 12, 2026 · Tropical rainforests, which contain many different types of trees, seldom are dominated by a single species. A species can predominate, however, if particular soil conditions favor this …

Meliaceae, the mahogany family of flowering plants (order Sapindales), comprising 51 genera and about 575 species of trees and (rarely) shrubs, native to tropical and subtropical regions.

Mangroves belong primarily to the families Rhizophoraceae, Acanthaceae, Lythraceae, Combretaceae, and Arecaceae, and essential to the health and functioning of tropical and subtropical coastal …

Jan 9, 2026 · Palm - Tropical, Monocotyledon, Evergreen: Palms have adapted to many habitats within their geographic limits. Most palms inhabit tropical forests, and they thrive on well-drained acid soils …

Jan 13, 2026 · The luxuriant vegetation encompasses a wide variety of trees, including many species of myrtle, laurel, palm, and acacia, as well as rosewood, Brazil nut, and rubber tree. Excellent timber is …

Nov 6, 2025 · Sapindales - Tropical Trees, Soapberry Family, Evergreen: Many tropical species of the family Meliaceae are important timber trees, and some species have medicinal properties.

Tropical dry forests are found between 10° and 25° latitude and are often found north and south of the world’s tropical rainforests. With a dry season that lasts six or more months of the year, the climate is …

Formed in a living organism, natural rubber consists of solids suspended in a milky fluid, called latex, that circulates in the inner portions of the bark of many tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs, but …