Encapsulation
These are just a small smattering of the plants that Thad has planted under my direction, for me in my jungle. Many flowering shrubs are included, which bloom at various times throughout the year. In late winter, the garden has the most color, but there is generally something blooming at all times. Hummingbirds can be seen throughout the year savoring the blossoms. The gardens involve considerable work for Thad but his rewards are never ending. Gardening is a healthy pursuit (although I must admit, that in the middle of summer, Thad looks like hell after he's been working in the jungle all day). The fruit which he harvests is very healthy, but not only that, it tastes wonderful.
I hope you enjoyed my tour of my very unconventional jungle. I have to go sit on Alice's lap for a little while now. I get a headache and a stiff neck after pecking on this keyboard. She needs to rub my head and tell me what a good job I've done. I also think I see Thad coming over with a fresh loquat. Slurp!!!!!
Your friend,
Mango
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List of plants mentioned in the above article and their botanical nomenclature
Types of Plants
Texas ebony Pithecolobium flexicaule
Tepeguaje Leucaena pulverulenta
Anacahuita (Wild Olive) Cordia Boissieri
Colima Zanthoxylum fagara
Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Century Plant Agave americana
Powder puff Calliandra haemaetocephala
Turks Cap Malvaviscus drummondii
Bird of Paradise Strelitzia nicolai, S. reginae
Heliconia Heliconia schiedeana
Jatropa Jatropha curcas, J. hastata
Cup of Gold Solandra guttata
Malayan rubber vine Cryptostegia grandiflora
Split leaf philodendron Philodendron selloum
Cissus (Princess vine) Cissus sicyoides
Coral vine Antigonon leptopus
Pothos Epipremnum aureum
Bougainvillea Bougainvillea species
Schefflera Schefflera actinophylla, S. arboricola
Bamboo Bambusa tuldoides, B. vulgaris
Marantha Maranta arundinacea
Ginger Alpinia nutans
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Fruit Trees
Blood Orange Citrus sinensis - Moro
Kumquat Fortunella crassifolia
Lemon Citrus limon
Lime Citrus aurantiifolia
Avocado Persea americana
Papaya Carica papaya
Feijoa (pineapple guava) Feijoa sellowiana
Mexican guava Psidium guajava
Mango Mangifera indica
Sapote blanco Casimiroa edulis
Atemoya Annona squamosa x cherimola
Surinam cherry Eugenia uniflori
Barbados cherry Malpighia Glabra
Java plum Syzygium cumimii
Sugar apple Annona squamosa
Strawberry guava Psidium littorale
Oriental persimmon Diospyros kaki
Chapote Diospyros texana
Pomegranate Punica granatum
Banana musa acuminata
Carambola Averrhoa carambola
Kaffir plum Harpephyllum caffrum
Mammey Pouteria sapote
Leechee Litchi chinensis
Ficus species
Triangle fig Ficus triangularis
Moreton Bay fig Ficus macrophylla
Indian laurel Ficus microcarpa
Ficus allee Ficus allee
Strangler fig Ficus altissima
Edible fig Ficus carica
no common name Ficus petiolaris
Palms
Botanical names are included in the text since many of the palms lack common names.
Flowering Giants
Orchid Tree Bauhinia purpurea; B.blakeana
Silk Floss Chorisia speciosa
Silk Oak Grevillea robusta
Cassia Cassia splendida
Yellow Poinciana Peltophorum dubium
Trumpet Tabebuia impetig
Check out Robert Lee Riffle's "The Tropical Look" An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants and winner of the 1999 American Horticultural Society "book of the year"
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