Ornamental plants of the tropic

This book is a comprehensive guide to over 500 tropical plants with current or potential ornamental uses, organized by plant types such as trees, shrubs, herbs, vines, fruit trees, and palms. It includes detailed descriptions and photographs to assist plant recognition, covering aspects such as taxonomy, morphology, geographical origin, uses, and recommendations for cultivation.

The book is designed for a diverse audience including architects, engineers, biologists, agronomists, gardeners, tourists, and anyone interested in tropical ornamental plants, with practical advice for urban arboriculture, garden design, and environmental improvement. It is also used as a textbook and reference material in academic settings and professional training.

It emphasizes the importance of enhancing urban and rural landscapes with appropriate vegetation to improve human well-being, ecological environments, and sustainable development, highlighting the need for native vegetation and intelligent use of exotic species. The guide favors practical, easy-to-use information and photographic support to facilitate plant identification and selection.