A great climber from Africa with large seeds that can float thousands of kilometres by sea. In Africa, the seeds are used as a traditional medicine to induce vivid dreams.

This rare Alocasia species is found in the lowland rainforest of Borneo.

This rare Alocasia species has striking leaves that are deeply incised.

A rare species from the Philippines with blue-green coloured leaves.

The leaves of this species are oblong, which is unusual in the normally round-leaved Alocasia genus.

This is a fairly rare and large Alocasia species from the rain forests of the Philippines.

This Alocasia species is found in the rainforests of Borneo.

The leaves of this Alocasia species have a blue-gray color on top and a reddish purple color underneath.

This is a small Alocasia species from the lowland rainforest of Borneo.

The leaves of this undescribed Alocasia species are dark green in colour, but have a bluish sheen.

The light colored leaves have many dark colored veins and that makes it a special appearance

This rare species has shiny, dark green leaves with prominent, light veins.

This is a very rare species from northern and eastern Borneo.

Known by the many applications of its juice in cosmetics. Also performs well on the windowsill. 

The anakaraka is a fairly rare tree from the western part of central Madagascar.

The bright red dye annatto is in the bristly fruit of this tropical plant from the Amazon and is used for lipstick and soap.

Rare species from north-western Ecuador with yellow, cone-shaped fruits that are edible. Plant which can also fruit in a container.

This Anthurium species stands out because of its bright red, elongated cluster of fruits.

This is a rare and decorative Anthurium species from the rain forests of northern South America.

The leaves of this rare species are first coloured dark purple and only later do they get their final dark green colour.

The special leaves of this Anthurium are heart-shaped and slightly hairy, making them soft to the touch.

This is a rare Anthurium with round leaves that have strikingly wide, light-colored leaf veins.

The main attraction point of this rare Anthurium is its distinctive circular shape of the leaf.

The leaves turn from light green to dark green and have a strikingly puckered surface.

The leaf of this Anthurium species is delicately haired and thus soft to the touch.

The young leaves of this Anthurium species are coloured dark red and later turn dark green.

This is a rare and beautiful Anthurium species from the rainforests of Costa Rica to Nicaragua.

This rare Anthurium comes from southeastern Brazil and grows as an epiphyte in trees and on rocks.

This is the only Alocasia species with velvet leaves.

The most cultivated coffee species in the world, which originates from the rural areas of south-western Ethiopia. Coffee can also be kept as a houseplant.

A rare species with small populations in the rainforests of Sumatra in Indonesia.

A relatively large Amorphophallus species from Borneo.

Rare Amorphophallus species with a dark brown-purple inflorescence.

This species is among the largest Amorphophallus species and is similar in size to the well-known Amorphophallus titanum.

This is a very rare Amorphophallus species endemic to Java.

This rare Amorphophallus species originates inthe lowland rainforests of Sumatra and produces a gigantic inflorescence, sometimes up to 3 meters tall.

This is a distinctive Amorphophallus species because the spadix remains in the spathal chamber like a lid.

A rare Amorphophallus species with populations in the south and north of Borneo.

This Amorphophallus species is kept in Southeast Asia for its edible tuber.

This is a very rare Amorphophallus species that naturally occurs only on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.

This Amorphophallus species produces a striking, white inflorescence.

This Amorphophallus species was only recently discovered in Indonesia.

Very rare Amorphophallus species with a striking silvery petiole with black spots.

This is a relatively small and easy to care for Amorphophallus species

The ashoka is a remarkable and sacred species from the rainforests of India.

Only species with an origin in Australia. Aboriginals used these trees as a water source during dry periods. Can be cultivated as houseplant too.

The seeds of this Australian species are somewhat similar to chestnuts, but with a weight of 30 grams they are much larger.

The 5 cm big flowers grow in clusters and produce a wonderful fragrance similar to the normal frangipani.

A Passionflower from Australia with a compact growth that grows well as an indoor plant. This species produces plenty of flowers, which colour gradually from yellow to red.

The fruits of this tree play an important role in the traditional medicinal practice, Ayurveda, in India

This is a rare Alocasia species found on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.

This is a very rare Amorphophallus from the rainforest in northern and western Sumatra.

An unusual carrion flower with bell shaped purple flowers of up to 12cm large. A rare species with populations in South Africa and Swaziland.

This is a wild coffee species native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and northeast India.

This rare screw palm species is found in dense, moist forests along the coast of Sri Lanka and India.

The Betel Nut palm is mostly known for its nuts which are popular for chewing in many Asian countries.

In 2007, this pepper from north-eastern India was declared the hottest pepper in the world. A very small piece is enough to make a dish extremely spicy. Great to try out.

The big batwing passionflower has striking leaves that resemble batwings with their transverse shape and leathery texture.

Green fruits have juicy, sour pulp and are used in the Surinamese kitchen. They grow on the stem of this tropical plant. 

The peculiar black flowers are associated with bats and grow on stems up to 70 cm. The plant is a suitable houseplant, reaching a height of around 1 meter.

A tropical climber with creamy white flowers that hang from long stems, and are pollinated by bats. The seeds can float and are dispersed by the ocean all over the world.

Rare, spectacular climber plant from Eastern Asia. Black purple flowers grow in clusters of 30 cm. Plant is suitable for a subtropical or tropical climate.

The seeds of the black pearl tree are velvety soft. They are often used in jewelry and ripen in red fruits.

Piper nigrum, commonly known as the black pepper plant, is the source of not only black pepper but also white, green, and red peppercorns.

Rare Blue latan palm, originates from Mauritius and has beautiful blue-gray leaves. Grows well indoors.

A sacred tree from India, where Buddha would have experienced his enlightenment. A copy on Sri Lanka is currently the oldest living plant flower in the world.

The bontaka is a rare succulent plant native to the dry, rocky regions of Madagascar.

The leaves of this species grow gigantic and are the largest of all Alocasia species.

This rare vine is a leguminous species that produces the largest leguminous seed in the world. The seeds can reach a size of more than 11 cm long and 6 cm wide.

The beautiful, deep blue flowers are used in Asia to colour tea and certain rice dishes blue. An easy climber for indoors or a greenhouse.

The silvery spots make the leaves of this Aglaonema species a striking appearance.

The sap turns red when exposed to oxygen, so when it’s damaged, it looks like the tree is bleeding. The species performs well as a houseplant.

The large, round fruits are heavy and fall like a cannon ball of the tree when they’re ripe. Branches and trunk can be completely covered with red-yellow flowers.

The bright pink flowers of this species grow on the stem and bloom many at a time.

Cardamom seeds are a well known spice that can be used as an ingredient in a variety of dishes.

The Carolina Reaper is the hottest pepper in the world.

A species with beautiful dark red flowers, which in nature are pollinated by flies.

After rice and corn, the edible root of the cassava plant is the most important food in the world.

Coffee with great taste, high yields and resistant to bright sun. For those reasons, this species becomes increasingly popular with coffee producers.

Cinnamon is the dried interior bark of the cinnamon tree and is used for all kinds of dishes and teas. 

A climbing aroid that grows against trees and stones in Southeast Asia.

This vine grows in the rainforests of Southeast Asia and forms winding, woody stems.

Clove is a spice that is made by drying the unopened flower buds of the clove tree.

A tropical vine with unusual asymmetric curled flowers that produce a good fragrance. Minimum temperature of 10 degC.  

This bizarre succulent makes angular, zigzagging stems with big spines that look similar to cow’s horns.

Very remarkable and rare species from Ecuador. Young leaves are first red-purple and white spotted and then change in colour through red-green to fully green.

The leaves of this rare species have a special shape, resembling rabbit ears.

This species has striking hastate leaves that can reach up to 90 cm in the tropics.

Very rare species from the swamp forests of Papua in Indonesia.

This species of Syzygium is fairly well-known in Asian cuisine. The leaves are used in a similar manner to bay leaves.

Rare species from southern Madagascar with a striking thickened trunk. The flowers are a colourful mix of white petals, a yellow spot and red stamens.

A striking appearance in the Sahel desert with a swollen trunk and graceful pink-white flowers. An easy potplant that can also be grown as a bonsai.

The flowers of this small shrub are orange-yellow, but the large, white sepals are much more striking.

A rare species from northern Borneo where it grows in the understory of the rainforest.

This dwarf variety is even more suitable to produce your own coffee. Because of its compact growth, this variety is ideal as a houseplant.

The Elephant apple is a fruit up to 9cm in size with sticky brown fruit pulp.

The Elephant-eared Fig derives its name from its large, ear-shaped leaves of up to 45 cm in length.

The national tree of Costa Rica produces brown, coiled pods with ornate seeds. The seeds are often used for jewellery and the natural way it spreads is as of today still unknown.

The greatly thickened stem has the pattern of a turtle shell and is used for the storage of starch. The species performs well as a houseplant.

The fan-shaped leaves of this palm species form almost a complete circle.