tree – Flora and Fauna of Tropical Asia

Malabar Chestnut – the Money Tree

27 July 2013 Ladislav Bodnar 3 Comments 3 tags

In Taiwan money grows on trees. Perhaps not in the literal sense, but many inhabitants of the island believe and hope that the Malabar chestnut (Pachira aquatica), a symbol of

Introducing Breadfruit

20 June 2013 Ladislav Bodnar 0 Comments 3 tags

Once upon a time breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) was the staple diet of many island nations in Polynesia and other parts of the vast South Pacific region. There was even a

The Magnificent Papaya

18 June 2013 Ladislav Bodnar 0 Comments 3 tags

If you had to pick a tree that best represented the tropics, which one would it be? While there are a number of candidates for the likely symbol of the

Flame of the Forest

24 October 2012 Ladislav Bodnar 0 Comments 1 tag

Delonix regia has a number of common names, including Flamboyant Tree, Flame of the Forest or Royal Poinciana. It seems to originate from Madagascar, but because of its striking red