This tropical tree, the tallow wood, produces leaves that smell like almonds. Although this tree is sometimes cultivated for its yellow fruits, it is often found growing wild in southern parts of the United States. The leaves and seeds contain cyanide.

The leaves are pinnately divided with a strongly winged rachis (hence the common name winged bersama). The inflorescence is a spike.

Aroma (Dichrostachys cinerea) is a legume species as known as sicklebush, Bell mimosa, Chinese lantern tree and Kalahari Christmas tree. Aroma is native to Africa, the Indian subcontinent and North Australia. This species is a serious invasive species problem in Cuba.

The bush fig is also called the broom cluster fig because of the drooping clusters of fruit it produces in the spring and summer. The fruits attract a wide variety of birds and even fruit bats. The large tree, growing up to 35 meters, is perhaps most valued for the shade it provides across African countries.

Gbanja cola tree is a cultivated evergreen grown for its attractive flowers and seeds. Known as kola nuts, the seeds contain caffeine and are an ingredient in energy drinks and used for flavoring in sodas.

Persea americana, widely known as the avocado plant, is an evergreen tree (semi-deciduous in cooler climates) that is native to Central America. It is cultivated all over the world for its nutritious fruits. Avocado has become an important plant in many cuisines due to its high nutrient and fat content, creamy texture, and distinct taste.

Pinus kesiya is a tree reaching up to 30–35 m tall with a straight, cylindrical trunk. The bark is thick and dark brown, with deep longitudinal fissures. The branches are robust, red brown from the second year, the branchlets horizontal to drooping. The leaves are needle-like, dark green, usually 3 per fascicle, 15–20 cm long, the fascicle sheath 1–2 cm long and persistent. The cones are ovoid, 5–9 cm long, often curved downwards, sometimes slightly distorted; the scales of second-year cones are dense, the umbo a little convex, sometimes acutely spinous. The scales have transverse and longitudinal ridges across the middle of the scale surface. The seeds are winged, 6–7 mm long with a 1.5–2.5 cm wing. Pollination is in mid spring, with the cones maturing 18–20 months after. Khasi pine usually grows in pure stands or mixed with broad-leaved trees, but does not form open pine forests.

Wild custard apple is a common fruit in African markets, sought for its pineapple-like smell, sweet taste and use for flavoring ice cream and other treats. It is also frequently grazed by livestock, and its bark is sometimes used to make insecticides.

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.

Pomelo (*Citrus grandis*) is a greenish, tropical and subtropical fruit originally that is larger than any other citrus fruit on the planet (thus the species name - 'grandis'). Though it is the ancestor of the commonly cultivated grapefruit (citrus x paradisi), the pomelo has a thick, hard-to-peel rind and doesn’t have a lot of juice. Nevertheless, it is commonly eaten in Southeast Asia.

Poison devil's-pepper is a tropical shrub or small tree that flourishes in the understory of African rainforests. Its glossy, dark green leaves and tubular, white flowers that transform into purplish-black berries are characteristic. Poison devil's-pepper's roots and bark contain alkaloids which have medicinal properties, shaping its role in both traditional and modern medicine. The plant's adaptability to partial shade and its use in landscaping also make it noteworthy.

Jocote is a tree in the cashew family that grows very small red flowers followed by edible fruit that is sour until fully ripe. Some people can be allergic to the sap of the jocote tree.

The poison tree is a large tropical tree whose latex is used as a traditional poison coating for arrows and darts. The inner bark that gives the toxins is also used for making cloth, sandals, sacks, mats, and paper. It also contains tannins which can be used for dyeing. Its seeds are dispersed by birds and bats.

Upland Cotton (*Gossypium hirsutum*) is the most commonly planted agricultural cotton. An annual to perennial shrub whose large yellow to white cup-shaped flowers bloom in summer. Flowers are replaced by the cotton boll which contains the cotton fiber and about 36 seeds. Grows best in full sun and in clay sandy or loamy well-drained soil.

African crabwood is a tall, tropical tree with a thick, buttressed trunk and large, compound leaves. It features distinctive, woody fruits that split open to reveal oil-rich seeds, favored for medicinal and cosmetic uses. The robust stature allows it to thrive in dense forest canopies, with its broad leaves capturing sunlight and its deep roots anchoring in nutrient-rich soils.

Mobola plum is a tree species native to Africa. The fruit of the tree is a popular source of food for humans and wildlife, and is known to be rich in Vitamin C. The wood of the mobola plum is durable and has been used in furniture-making and as fuelwood.

African oil palm is a tall palm (up to 20 m tall), widely cultivated for oil production. The oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit and the kernel (seed). It is native to west and southwest Africa, but it's naturalized in many parts of the world.

The umbrella tree fig is a popular houseplant in Japan and is beginning to gain traction in the United States. This particular houseplant has lovely large, heart-shaped leaves resembling umbrellas, hence its name, and can be trickier to care for than other Ficus species.

Native to tropical Africa and the Arabian peninsula, the senegal date palm (Phoenix reclinata) is among the palm trees naturalized in Florida and some Western Atlantic islands. It can produce multiple trunks which can grow up to 35 feet. Senegal date palm produces long, pale yellow florets and edible orangish-red dates.

The red-leaved fig (Ficus ingens) has an aggressive root system famous for pushing through rocks and helping the plant thrive on cliff faces and other rocky areas. New leaves sprout red before turning green. Its figs, which grow white before maturing to pink, red or purple, peak in summer but can be found year-round.