Although parana pine is referred to as a pine in many different languages, it is not technically a pine tree. However, it is a critically endangered species. Parana pine is an evergreen tree native to Brazil.

Papaya is a fruit-bearing plant that originates from Central America. The fruits are edible and sweet and juicy when ripe. An enzyme collected from the milky sap is used as a meat softener, which if ingested may be toxic. Keeping a papaya plant in your garden will welcome many birds to your landscape.

Nerium oleander, colloquially known as oleander, is a shrub or a small tree, known for its majestic pink five-lobed flowers and deep green lanceolate leaves. Oleander is one of the most poisonous popular decorative garden plants, so it is advised to keep small children and pets away from it.

Guava (*Psidium guajava*) is a fruit-producing evergreen shrub that grows natively in the Caribbean region and South America. Guava attracts the honey bee and other insects, and guava fruit is edible. Additionally, guava wood is used for smoking meat.

The fruit of the surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora) is edible, but only after it has ripened to a deep, blood-red color. The seeds, however, should be avoided. Surinam cherry is cultivated ornamentally around the world, in both shrub and tree form.

Mango tree is a large tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is most well-known for the tropical fruit it produces, and mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Mango tree can also be used for wood after the tree’s fruit production is over. This type of wood is highly prized for making musical instruments.

Lemon is a cultivated small evergreen tree known for its yellow, juicy, sour fruits full of citric acid. Its origins are unknown, but it was probably first created in India, China, or Burma as a hybrid of sour orange (Citrus × aurantium) and citron (Citrus medica). It is commercial fruit cultivated in warm regions around the world.

Jaboticaba tree (Plinia cauliflora) is native to Brazil and related species are found throughout South American countries. In its native range, the fruit is often cultivated for culinary purposes. The tree’s flowers grow directly from the trunk where they then develop into purplish-black berries that can be eaten raw, used in jams, or fermented into wine and liqueurs.

Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia) is a flowering plant native to South America that is related to the cashew. Brazilian peppertree is widely cultivated as a houseplant in regions without frost. The plant can cause skin irritation in people with sensitive skin.

Ear-leaved nightshade (Solanum mauritianum) is a small shrub species that can live up to thirty years. Ear-leaved nightshade is native to South America, including Northern Argentina, Southern Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. This species is considered invasive in New Zealand and Australia, where is it known as tobacco bush weed. All parts of this plant, especially the berries, are toxic to humans.

The peruvian peppertree (Schinus molle) is a tree species native to the Andes Mountains of South America. Peruvian peppertree has both culinary and herbal uses and in the past also saw use as a textile dye. While the peppercorns are edible, the plant itself is poisonous to livestock and children.

Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) is an evergreen, slow-growing perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. Also, it is a classic houseplant, grown in Europe since the 1800s. Its glossy green foliage that resembles corn leaves grow on top of a thick cane, which is why the plant is sometimes called “false palm tree.”

Tropical almond is grown commonly as an ornamental tree. It is prized for its ability to provide shade with its large leaves. These leaves are commonly used in aquariums by fish breeders for their ability to lower the pH and heavy metal content of the water. Although the fruit of the tropical almond is edible, the taste is slightly acidic.

The chinaberry tree is considered an invasive species in many areas because of its tendency to grow into impassable thickets and crowd out other plants. The entire chinaberry tree is poisonous to humans and many other animals, although cows and some birds have no problems eating the fruit.

Spiked pepper can be found throughout most of Central and South America. It is known for its intense peppery fragrance. It is quick to colonize clearings and grazing land, but livestock will not eat it, so spiked pepper is often considered a weed.

Coral plant (*Jatropha multifida*) is a tough plant that you will encounter in many gardens. It is grown for its attractive sprays of red-pink flowers, which rise above the leaves on long stems. This plant has an added garden bonus, since it is a great attractor of butterflies. Care should be taken with coral plant, since it is slightly toxic, and should never be eaten.

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a tree species related to the fig tree native to India and Malaysia. The fruit produced by this tree, the jackfruit is a common component of culinary dishes around the world. The ripe fruit has a sweet taste and is often served raw in cold dishes.

Brazilian prickly pear (Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis) is a tree-like cactus that will grow to 20 m tall when planted in the ground. It will not grow nearly that large if grown in a container. Flowers are pale yellow to bright orange. Fruits are pear-shaped and range in color from yellow to red to purple. Plant in full sun if you live in a warm, humid climate and little maintenance is required. If growing in a container, make sure it gets plenty of bright light and dry, well-drained soil.

Strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum) is a fruit bearing shrub that will grow from 3.5 to 6 m tall. It has deeply colored foliage. Native to Brazil, it grows best in warm, tropical climates. It blooms in spring with small white flowers. Clusters of red berries ripen in summer and have a sweet, tart flavor, similar to a strawberry. It provides a colorful accent to any garden. It thrives in full sun with rich, sandy loam soil.

Unlike other coral trees that bloom in the summer, the ivory coral tree blooms on bare branches during the winter. This tree, which is native to Brazil, is frequently cultivated for landscaping and as a hedge. Hummingbirds have been observed pollinating this tree.