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Bearded fig tree
(Ficus citrofolia)
Common strangler fig endemic to Barbados and Tropical America
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Bird of Paradise
(Strelitzia reginae)
Relative of the banana, beautiful plant is native of South Africa
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Bua Tong Sunflower
(Tithifonia diversifolia)
Originating from Central America, this sunflower covers the hillsides of Mae Hong Son in gold during the months of November and December.
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Buddha’s Seat Lotus
(Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn)
Aquatic perennial native to Thailand,
sacred plant in Buddhist religion,
symbolizing vitality and purity.
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Burle Marx’s Maranta
(Calathea burle-marxii)
Named after the Roberto Burle Marx, famous landscape designer from Brazil. Marx was the primary architect behind Wilson Botanical Gardens.
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Chinese Rhododendron
(Rhododendron sensii)
Many different cultivars and hybrids . Popular garden plant in the north of Thailand.
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Crown Of Thorns
(Euphorbia splendens)
Thai name is Poysian, very popular garden plant, believed to bring good luck
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Desert rose
(Adenium obesum)
A succulent member of the Oleander family, popular garden plant in Thailand.
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Fishtail Palm
(Caryota Mitis)
A member of the palm family, found growing from India through to South-East Asia. Has been introduced throughout the tropics.
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Flamboyant Tree
(Delonix regia)
Indigenous to Africa but planted widely as an ornamental in Costa Rica
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Frangipane
(Plumeria rubra)
Known as Lantom in Thailand, worn to worship at Buddhist temples
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Giant bamboo
(Phyllostachys species)
Member of grass family, a Bamboo Thicket assures personal progress along with physical and mental health
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Globe Amaranth
(Gomphrena globosa)
Also popularly known as everlasting
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Golden Shower
(Cassia species)
Thailand's national tree, one of country’s nine auspicious trees
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Golden Trumpet Vine
(Allamanda Cathartica)
Popular ornamental plant in Barbados, native of South America
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Guardia Morada
(Cattleya skinneri)
National flower of Costa Rica
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Hot Lips plant
(Psychotria elata)
Affectionately known as Hooker’s lips ; it’s colorful red flowers attract many pollinators. One of the host plants for the golden silkmoth (Xlophanes adalia)
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Javanese Cassia Tree
(Cassia javanica)
Believed to bring good luck, ensure continued high rank and afford victory in all matters.
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Laurel Clockvine
(Thunbergia Laurifolia)
An exotic and very aggressive climbing vine; can be very invasive.
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Leopard spotted orchid
One of the most beautiful cultivars at Orchid World
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Lobster Claw
(Heliconia bihai)
Originates from Peru and Ecuador, introduced throughout the tropics
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Lollypop plant
(Pachystachys lutea)
Native of Peru, popular garden plant throughout the tropics.
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Moth Orchid
(Phalaenopsis sp)
Costa Rica is one the world’s leading exporters of Orchids
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Perennial Candytuft
(Iberis sempervirens))
An attractive ornamental plant with small white flowers. Native to Western
Europe
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Poinsettia
(Euphorbia pulcherrimo)
Native of Mexico, very popular plant in N. Thailand. Associated with celebration of Christmas
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Porterweed
(Stachytarpheta franzii)
Commonly known in Costa Rica as the cattail plant; a popular nectar source for many butterflies.
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Pride of Barbados
(Caesalpinia pulcherrima)
National flower of Barbados, featured on Barbados
Coat of Arms
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Purple climbing
(Ipomoea digitata)
Creeping vine with purple flowers, related to the morning glory
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Purple orchid
(Vanna sp)
Costa Rica is one of the world’s leading exporters of Orchids
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Red Ginger Lilly
(Alpina purpurata)
Native of SE Asia, one of the Barbados’s most common flowering gingers
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Scrambled Eggs
(Cassia Spectabilis)
A member of the pea family (Leguminoseae); has gold yellow flowers that look like scrambled eggs. Common along roadsides.
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Seaside Bean
(Canavalia Rosea)
Native herbaceous vine that trails along beach dunes
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Slipper Orchid
(Phragmipedium sp)
A neotropical genus of over 30 species, commonly referred to as "New World slipper orchids"
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Torch Ginger
(Phaeomeria magnifica)
Native of SE Asia, one of the most spectacular members of the ginger family
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Velvet Stepladder Colony
(Costus Malortieanus)
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Velvet Stepladder Plant
(Costus Malortieanus)
Exotic member of the Ginger family, indigenous plant has flowers that look like animal
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Water Lilly
(Nymphaea lotus)
Very popular plant comes in a variety of colors
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Watermelon pepper
(Peperomia argyreia)
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Yellow Orchid
(Cymbidium species)
Many different hybrids are cultivated within this genera of orchids
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Banded Peacock
(Anartia fatima)
Host Plants:Blechum, Justicia y Ruellia, (Acanthaceae)
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Black Swallowtail
(Papilio polyxenes stabilis)
Host plants: Members of the parsley
family (Umbelliferae) including carrot,
parsley, dill and fennel
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Blue Morpho
(Morpho peleides)
Host Plants:Macharium, Pterocarpus, Lonchocarpus, Mucuna(Fabaceae)
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Blue-crowned Motmot
(Momotus Momota)
Relative of the kingfisher; has an unusual habit of
swinging its tail like a pendulum. Nickname is the Clock Bird.
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Chestnut-mandibled Toucan
(Ramphastos swainsonsii)
Largest toucan in Central America
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Common Archduke
(Lexias pardalis)
Pictured is male butterfly; female looks completely different.
Host plant: Garcinia species
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Common Five-ring
(Ypthima baldus)
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Common Grass Yellow
(Eurema hecabe contubernalis)
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Common Indian Crow
(Euploea core godartii)
Cousin of Monarch butterfly; can be observed puddling in large numbers near waterfalls at Khao Soi Dow Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Common Lime
(Papilio demoleus malayanus)
One of the most common butterflies in Thailand Hostplants: Rutacea or Umbelliferae
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Crimson-patched longwing
(Heliconius erato)
Host plant:Passiflora biflora
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Curious Monkey
(Mono curioso)
Watch out for this character; once you feed this creature, he will cling to you for your whole vacation. Known to hang around poolside bars.
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Golden Orb Web Spider
(Nephila maculata)
One of the largest and most beautiful spiders in Thailand
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Grecian Shoemaker
(Catonephele numilia)
Host plant:Alchornea costaricensis
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Isabella's Heliconian
(Eueides isabella)
Host plants: Passion-vines (Passiflora species)
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Leatherback Sea Turtle
(Dermochelys coiacea)
Open-ocean species, largest of the world’s sea turtles
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Leopard Lacewing
(Cethosia cyane)
Nectaring on Lantana bloom
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Malachite
(Siproeta Stelenes)
Host Plants:Ruellia, Blechum brownei (Acanthaceae)
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Red base Jezebel
(Delias pasithoe thyra)
Mating pair, colorful species in the Pieridae family
Hostplant: Dendrophthoe and Scurrula
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Ruby spotted swallowtail
(Papilio anchisiades)
Host plant: Casimiroa edulis, Zanthoxylum. and citrus plants (Rutaceae)
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Scarlet Macaw
(Ara macao)
Ara macao Endangered species, only three breeding populations in Costa Rica
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Silverspot Butterfly
(Dione juno)
Host Plants: Passiflora vitifolia and Passiflora edulis
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The Clipper
(Parthenos sylvia)
Coloration of a tiger, very common along streams and near waterfalls Hostplants: Menispermiceae or Passifloraceae
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The Great Mormon
(Papilio memnon agenor)
Large butterfly, a slow and clumsy flyer
Hostplant: Rutaceae
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The Owl
(Caligo eurilochus)
Host Plant: Heliconia species
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Tiger Longwing
(Heliconius hecale)
The host plant for this colorful butterfly is Passionflower (Passiflora vitifolia)
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Water Buffalo
(Bubalus dom)
In rural Thailand, the farmer’s traditional tractor and "best friend
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White-nosed Coati
(Nasua Narica)
Tropical relative of the raccoon; female coatis and their young travel in bands of 4 to 24.Very popular around bird feeders at eco-resort hotels.
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Zebra longwing
(Heliconius charitonius)
Host Plant: Tetrastylis lobata (Passifloraceae)
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