Lychee is a tall evergreen tree native to southeastern China. It bears pink fruits with a rough skin. The juicy fruit is a very popular food, and the trees are cultivated widely in many parts of Asia.

Singapore graveyard flower (Plumeria obtusa) is a plant species native to the West Indies and naturalized elsewhere. The singapore graveyard flower is grown for its showy, aromatic flowers, and in Cambodia the blossoms are used in religious offerings. This plant is most commonly cultivated in Southeast Asia.

The leaves of perfume flower tree (Fagraea ceilanica) are lustrous, leather-like, and offer a delightful tactile sensation when you run your fingers over them. The flowers of this plant are night-blooming. Its fruits are happily devoured by lots of animals, including flying foxes, cassowaries, and civets. This species is indigenous to tropical forests in Australia and Asia.

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 buddhist pine (*Podocarpus macrophyllus*) is a medium-sized evergreen conifer that can be trained as a bonsai tree, which is a form of Japanese horticultural art. In Feng Shui mysticism, the buddhist pine is considered to be very valuable, a fact that has led to illegal collection. The tree contains a mild toxin, so care should be exercised.

Shorea wangtianshuea is a species of large tree (up to 80 m tall) belonging to the Dipterocarpaceae family. It is distributed throughout southern China (in Yunnan and Guangxi) and northern Vietnam. It is considered endangered due to habitat loss.

Royal poinciana (Delonix regia) is also known as the “peacock tree” or the “flamboyant tree.” It’s a Madagascar native and is known for its brilliant crimson or red-yellow flowers. It grows exceedingly fast, reaching its maximum height of around 12 m in a short amount of time.

The giant fishtail palm is a monocarpic flowering plant. This plant flowers only once after ten years, and then it dies. Its seed and trunk flesh is toxic to the touch and should be handled with caution. Because this palm can reach 20 meters or more in height, it is considered a tree.

Elephant apple is so-named since its very hard, high-growing fruits have evolved to be eaten and propagated by elephants. Due to the decline in native elephant populations, the seeds have subsequently developed to soften on the forest floor, becoming available to smaller herbivores. The strong timber from this tree is used for telegraph poles and in house construction.

Rubber tree (Ficus elastica) is a large tree with wide, oval, glossy leaves. Its milky white latex was used for making rubber before Pará rubber tree came into use, hence the name. Rubber tree is an ornamental species, often grown as a houseplant in cooler climates.

When in its early stages of development, until it is 5-12 years old, a longleaf pine doesn't look like a tree at all, but just a clump of grass. It takes 100 to 150 years to reach maturity and may live for up to 500 years. It is highly resistant to wildfire, and its dark needle-like leaves are often twisted and 20 to 46 cm in long.

Aglaia odorata is native to Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Myanmar and Thailand. Also known as mock lime, it is not unusual to see this species marketed as a houseplant. It is also cultivated for extracts that can be used as a perfume for clothes and cigarettes, and as an organic herbicide.

Golden shower tree (Cassia fistula) is a plant that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is at its peak during the middle of the summer. Golden shower tree is both the national flower and tree of Thailand. The Latin name "Cassia" comes from "Kassia", which means "fragrant plant." It holds a sacred place in scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) is a tree species that germinates in cracks and crevices of other trees or structures. Banyan tree grows by emitting aerial roots and forming a canopy. The banyan tree is the national tree of the Republic of India and has religious significance.

Red powderpuff (Calliandra haematocephala) is a flowering plant also known as the fairy duster for obvious reasons. Each "feather" in the flower's puffball is a stamen. Red powderpuff is native to tropical regions of South America, though it can survive short periods of freezing temperatures. Caterpillars often feed upon this species. Its specific epithet means "blood-red head" in reference to the round red flower, though some examples have lighter-colored flowers that don't fit the moniker quite as well.

The japanese cherry tradition, called Hanami, where people have picnics and outdoor parties under these trees, is a popular attraction. The excellent spring colors of the Prunus serrulata tree attract butterflies like the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Its showy pink and white flowers are in full bloom in early to mid-spring, and some are fragrant.

Common lilac is a shrub native to the Balkan Peninsula that blooms with a fragrant blossom. It grows on rocky terrain and has a suckering habit. The blossoms are used to flavor honey, sugars, food, and other delights and farmed for its fragrant flowers in the spring.

Gray mangrove (Avicennia marina) is an important salt-loving tree that is used extensively to prevent coastal erosion. It is also extremely important to the fishing industry, particularly in Australia, where it provides protected waters for the young of many commercial species. It is not only ecologically important but economically too -- the bark is used to make dark red and brown dyes, while the wood has many crafting uses. Take care, as the seeds of gray mangrove are toxic.

Carambola (Averrhoa carambola) is a tree that’s indigenous to lush and steamy regions of Southeast Asia. Another name for it is star fruit. People call it this because when you slice it in half, you’ll see an unmistakable star shape. Not only is the fruit tasty, but it also reportedly has health benefits.

Tamarind is a monotypic perennial tree grown for its timber and edible fruits. Tamarind trees yield brown seed fruits with a sweet, acidic pulp used in various varieties of cuisines around the world. The pulp is also used as a metal polish.