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Region of Asia
Tropical Asia refers to the entirety of the areas in Asia with a tropical climate. These areas are of geographic and economic importance due to their
Tropical_Asia
Major geopolitical and economic region
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) is a major geopolitical and economic region of the world adjoining the western Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and comprising the part
Asia-Pacific
Tropical evergreen tree with edible fruit
cultivated extensively in tropical Asia since ancient times. It is grown mainly in Southeast Asia, southwest India and other tropical areas such as Colombia
Mangosteen
Subregion of Asia
North Asia or Northern Asia (Russian: Северная Азия) is the northern region of Asia, which is defined in geographical terms and consists of three federal
North_Asia
Western region of Asia
West Asia (also called Western Asia or Southwest Asia) is the westernmost region of Asia. As defined by most academics, UN bodies and other institutions
West_Asia
Genus of flowering plants
Azanza is an Asian genus of shrubs in the family Malvaceae and tribe Gossypieae. It includes two species native to tropical Asia and tropical Australia.
Azanza
Subregion of Asia
Northeast Asia, sometimes called Northeastern Asia or Northeast Eurasia, is a geographical subregion of Asia. Its northeastern landmass and islands are
Northeast_Asia
Subregion of the Asian continent
Central Asia is a region of Asia consisting of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and most of Kazakhstan. The countries as a group are also
Central_Asia
Species of plant
bristlegrass, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae native to tropical Africa and tropical Asia. "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved
Setaria_barbata
Genus of plants
subtropical areas throughout the world, its centre of diversity is in Tropical Asia. Ixora also grows commonly in subtropical climates in the United States
Ixora
Continental portion of Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia (historically known as Indochina and the Indochinese Peninsula; abbreviated MSEA) is the continental portion of Southeast Asia. It comprises
Mainland_Southeast_Asia
Fruit
is the fruit of Averrhoa carambola, a species of tree native to tropical Southeast Asia. The edible fruit has distinctive ridges running down its sides
Carambola
Species of plant in the gourd family
many more names listed below) is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its
Momordica_charantia
Sub-region of the Asian continent
part of Central Asia. South Asia borders East Asia to the northeast, Central Asia to the northwest, West Asia to the west and Southeast Asia to the east.
South_Asia
annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The season runs throughout 2026, although most tropical cyclones typically
2026_Pacific_typhoon_season
Tropical broadleaf forest with high rainfall
breakup of Gondwana left tropical rainforests located in five major regions of the world: tropical America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Madagascar, and New Guinea
Tropical_rainforest
Subregion of Asia
Most of Southeast Asia has a tropical climate that is hot and humid all year round with plentiful rainfall. The majority of Southeast Asia has a wet and dry
Southeast_Asia
Species of plant
family Vitaceae. It is found in tropical Asia; south-central China, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Mainland Southeast Asia, Java, the Lesser Sunda Islands
Cissus_discolor
Species of plant
Burma creeper, is a vine with red flower clusters which is native to tropical Asia and grows in thickets, primary and secondary forest, and along river
Combretum_indicum
Subfamily of plants
(southern China to tropical Asia) Desmopsis Saff. (Mexico to Colombia, Cuba) Huberantha Chaowasku (tropical & subtropical Africa & Asia, Madagascar, southwestern
Malmeoideae
Species of plant
of perennial aromatic plant from the family Poaceae, originating in tropical Asia. C. nardus cannot be eaten because of its unpalatable nature and is
Cymbopogon_nardus
Region in the Eastern Mediterranean
The Levant is a subregion of West Asia along the Eastern Mediterranean that forms part of the Middle East. The term is often used in conjunction with historical
Levant
Species of stick insect
widespread phasmid in the world, can be found throughout tropical Asia and parts of Southeast Asia. "Species Details : Sipyloidea sipylus (Westwood, 1859)"
Sipyloidea_sipylus
One of Earth's eight biogeographic realms
broadleaf forests predominant in much of India and parts of Southeast Asia. The tropical forests of Indomalaya are highly variable and diverse, with economically
Indomalayan_realm
Kapok tree cultivated for seed fibre
central Africa. It is widely introduced in other tropical regions including South and Southeast Asia, where it is cultivated. The tree and the cotton-like
Ceiba_pentandra
Species of plant
Terminalia catappa is a large tropical tree in the leadwood tree family, Combretaceae, native to Asia, Australia, the Pacific, Madagascar and Seychelles
Terminalia_catappa
Species of flowering plant
Africa and further widely throughout tropical Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. It also occurs in India, South East Asia, Yemen, and Oceania. It has been
Acalypha_indica
Isolated land mass which became the Indian subcontinent
to become dominant tree species throughout much of tropical Asia. A significant portion of Asian mantises also originated on Insular India. The islands
Insular_India
Species of flowering plant
Mexico and the Caribbean to South America. It has been introduced to tropical Asia, West Africa, and parts of Australia. Chromolaena odorata is a rapidly
Chromolaena_odorata
Species of tree
Indomalayan realm, consisting of South Asia, Southeast Asia−Indochina, and southern China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Magnolia_champaca
Species of fern
Ghanaian Akan dialect, it is called "Ayan". It is indigenous to Asia, southern Europe, tropical Africa (West and South Africa), and Australia. The type specimen
Pteris_vittata
Index of plants with the same common name
China and tropical Asia Ficus aurea – Florida, the Caribbean and Central America Ficus benghalensis – Indian subcontinent Ficus benjamina – tropical and subtropical
Strangler_fig
Essential oil derived from fragrant screwpine
male flower of the fragrant screwpine. The plant is native to Tropical Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia, and the oil is used as a flavoring agent throughout
Kewra
Species of tree
Australian state of Queensland. It has been introduced to other tropical parts of Asia from India to Taiwan, as well as parts of Africa, central America
Cananga_odorata
Species of flowering plant
lunu-ankenda, is a species of plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to tropical Asia. Wikispecies has information related to Melicope lunu-ankenda. Barstow
Melicope_lunu-ankenda
Species of tropical fruit-bearing tree
called lungan or dragon's eye, is a tropical tree species that produces edible fruit. It is one of the better-known tropical members of the soapberry family
Longan
Berry and plant
deciduous tree of the family Phyllanthaceae. Its native range is tropical and southern Asia. The tree is small to medium in size, reaching 1–8 metres (3+1⁄2–26
Phyllanthus_emblica
Species of butterfly
common tiger, or eastern common tiger, is a butterfly species found in tropical Asia which belongs to the "crows and tigers", that is, the danaine group
Danaus_melanippus
Genus of plants in the family Vitaceae
Vitaceae, subfamily Leeoideae, that are native to parts of central Africa, tropical Asia, Australia and Melanesia. Plants in this genus are shrubs or small trees
Leea
Species of flowering plant
pale yellow. S. lasiocarpum is found wild in parts of temperate and tropical Asia: the Andaman Islands, Sri Lanka, Indochina, south China, Taiwan, much
Solanum_lasiocarpum
Species of plant
semi-aquatic, tropical plant grown as a vegetable for its tender shoots. I. aquatica is generally believed to have been first domesticated in Southeast Asia. It
Ipomoea_aquatica
Species of flowering plant
Cheilocostus speciosus and other botanical names. It is native to southeast Asia and surrounding regions, from India to southern China, Taiwan, Indochina
Hellenia_speciosa
the Indomalayan realm, and its flora and fauna is mostly derived from tropical Asia. Botanically, the Philippines are part of Malesia, a floristic province
Ecoregions_in_the_Philippines
Genus of fungi
tropical Africa. Russularia: Northern temperate region and tropical Asia. Plinthogalus: Northern temperate region, tropical Africa, and tropical Asia
Lactarius
Species of tree
Mimusops elengi is a medium-sized evergreen tree found in tropical forests in South Asia, Southeast Asia and northern Australia. English common names include
Mimusops_elengi
Tribe of flowering plants
preservation as a conserved name. Members of the Artocarpeae are native to tropical Asia, the Indo-Pacific, southern Africa, Madagascar and the Neotropics. In
Artocarpeae
Species of plant
shrub or small tree in the family Rutaceae and is native to South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia. It has smooth bark, pinnate leaves with up to seven
Murraya_paniculata
Type of tropical forest
shrublands. Seasonal (mixed) tropical forests can be found in many parts of the tropical zone, with examples found in: In the Asia-Pacific region: seasonal
Seasonal_tropical_forest
Species of flowering plant
widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia and the western Pacific. This
Ocimum_tenuiflorum
Species of flowering plant
Montenegro, France, Portugal, Spain), temperate Asia ( Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey) and tropical Asia (India, Bhutan, Nepal). It is also naturalized
Smilax_aspera
Species of flowering plant
long emerge at the axils. Piper sarmentosum is found from the tropical areas of Southeast Asia, Northeast India and South China, and as far as the Andaman
Piper_sarmentosum
Species of fungus
that the name has been incorrectly applied to Asian collections. G. multipileum is found in tropical Asia. It has been used as a medicinal mushroom for
Ganoderma_multipileum
Family of snakes
tropics of the Old World, including sub-Saharan Africa, subtropical to tropical Asia, and Australia, Pythons are ambush predators that primarily kill prey
Pythonidae
Genus of flowering plants
family Salvadoraceae. It includes three species native to tropical and Southern Africa, tropical Asia, and New Guinea. Three species are accepted. Azima angustifolia
Azima
Root of Glycyrrhiza glabra
liquorice plant is an herbaceous perennial legume native to West Asia, Tropical Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe. Liquorice is used as a flavouring
Liquorice
Species of plant
China. It is native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the eastern Himalaya, and east and southeastern Asia. It grows to 2 metres tall, with alternately-arranged
Boehmeria_nivea
Species of flowering plant
australasica, wild turmeric has been widely used as a cosmetic herbal in South Asia and nearby regions. In Tamil and Malayalam, it is known as Kasthuri Manjal
Curcuma_aromatica
Berry and plant
bunch in Haiti Whole fruit and cross section This tropical or subtropical species is found throughout Asia and also in the Caribbean region, Central and South
Phyllanthus_acidus
Species of conifer
yew, is a species of yew, native to the Himalaya and parts of south-east Asia. The species has a variety of uses in traditional medicine. It is currently
Taxus_wallichiana
Species of crustacean
It is found in North America, Africa, South America, Australasia, tropical Asia, and the Pacific Ocean. Cubaris murina may reach a length of 11 millimeters
Cubaris_murina
Rapidly rotating storm system
on Tropical Cyclones, and Seasonal Forecasts of Tropical Cyclone Activity", Global Perspectives on Tropical Cyclones, World Scientific Series on Asia-Pacific
Tropical_cyclone
Citrus fruit from Southeast Asia
International Tropical Fruits Network. Retrieved 24 March 2025. Guri, Catohrinner Joyce (2015-09-27). "Significance of pomelo for Chinese people". Asian Itinerary
Pomelo
Species of fig
is a culturally significant plant in a number of Asian countries. Ficus microcarpa is a large tropical tree that grows to 25 m (82 ft) tall, occasionally
Ficus_microcarpa
Species of flowering plant
47°N. It is distributed across warm temperate and tropical regions of southern Europe, southern Asia, throughout Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. It
Tribulus_terrestris
Species of bird
native to Asia. It is a member of the bulbul family. It is a resident frugivore found mainly in tropical Asia. It has been introduced in many tropical areas
Red-whiskered_bulbul
Plant used as spice
species. Thailand has a comparable 30 to 40 species. Other countries in tropical Asia also have numerous wild species of Curcuma. Recent studies have also
Turmeric
Species of yam
has become naturalized following its origins in Asia, specifically the Philippines through tropical South America, and the Southeastern United States
Dioscorea_alata
Species of fig
is a large, stately evergreen hemiepiphyte and is native to southeastern Asia. Ficus altissima is a large, evergreen forest tree, growing to 30 m (98 ft)
Ficus_altissima
Species of Asian fruit tree in the myrtle family
apple, Semarang rose-apple, and wax jambu. Syzygium samarangense is a tropical tree growing to 12 metres (39 feet) tall, with evergreen leaves 10–25 cm
Syzygium_samarangense
Species of flowering plant
to tropical coastlines and is adapted for oceanic dispersal and growth in island environments. It is known from both coasts of Africa, tropical Asia, northern
Thespesia_populnea
Species of legume
Phyllodium pulchellum is an Asian plant in the family Fabaceae. Phyllodium pulchellum is widely distributed in tropical Asia and also in the Ryukyu Islands
Phyllodium_pulchellum
Species of plant
Syzygium malaccense is a species of flowering tree native to tropical Asia and Australia. It was cultivated from prehistoric times by the Austronesian
Syzygium_malaccense
Family of birds
and into the Middle East, tropical Asia to Indonesia, and north as far as Japan. A few insular species occur on the tropical islands of the Indian Ocean
Bulbul
Family of reptiles
genus Acrochordus is a lineage of aquatic snakes found in Australia and tropical Asia, with three species recognized. Genomic data indicate that the family
Acrochordus
Species of flowering plant
salt-tolerant plant found in the tropical belt of the Indo-Pacific region, including China, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Queensland, and islands
Wollastonia_biflora
Butterfly genus in family Lycaenidae
Heliophorus is a genus of lycaenid butterflies. It is distributed in tropical Asia. There are 19 recognized species: Heliophorus androcles (Westwood) Heliophorus
Heliophorus
Mammals of the families Viverridae and Nandiniidae and the genus Fossa
a small, lean, mostly nocturnal mammal native to tropical Asia and Africa, especially the tropical forests. The term civet applies to over a dozen different
Civet
Species of flowering plant
genus Clerodendrum of the Mint Family (Lamiaceae). It is native to tropical Asia and Papuasia (southern China, Taiwan, Indochina, southern India, Bangladesh
Clerodendrum_paniculatum
Species of flowering plant in the willow family
Southeast and East Asia, and has escaped cultivation in a number of places. Its wild origin is unknown but is speculated to be tropical Asia, most likely India
Flacourtia_jangomas
Species of bird
family Estrildidae. It is found in the open fields and grasslands of tropical Asia and is popular as a cage bird due to the colourful plumage of the males
Red_avadavat
Species of edible plant
native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and New Guinea. It is naturalized in China, tropical Africa, Brazil, Belize, Colombia, the West Indies
Basella_alba
Genus of aquatic plants
plants of the family Nymphaeaceae. Barclaya are aquatic plants native to tropical Asia. The genus was named in honour of the American-born English brewer and
Barclaya
Genus of flowering plants
of flowering plants in the family Araceae. Homalomena are native to tropical Asia and China. Many Homalomena have a strong smell of anise. The name derives
Homalomena
Species of flowering plant
plant in the family Linderniaceae. Native to Asia, it has become widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and is considered
Torenia_crustacea
Species of plant
the family Malvaceae. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, particularly in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar,
Pterygota_alata
Species of flowering plant
cultivated since ancient times in Africa, and is sometimes also used in tropical Asia where it has become naturalized to a small extent. Benniseed is a portmanteau
Sesamum_radiatum
Subfamily of butterfly family Nymphalidae
species of Danainae exist worldwide. Most of the Danaini are found in tropical Asia and Africa, while the Ithomiini are diverse in the Neotropics. Tellervini
Danainae
Species of plant in the amaryllis family
sap may cause skin irritation. Crinum asiaticum is native to East Asia, tropical Asia, Australia and islands of the Pacific and western Indian oceans.
Crinum_asiaticum
Species of flowering plant
Asian small tree species in the family Annonaceae. It is native to southern India and Sri Lanka, but has been widely introduced elsewhere in tropical
Monoon_longifolium
Genus of stick insects
J.A.G. Rehn in 1904. Species have been recorded from temperate and tropical Asia, including: China, India, Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam. The Phasmida
Neohirasea
Species of plant
of flowering plant in the family Pontederiaceae, native from tropical and subtropical Asia south to the Northern Territory of Australia. It was first described
Pontederia_hastata
Species of flowering plant
in the acanthus family that grows in marshy places and is native to tropical Asia and Africa. In India it is commonly known as kokilaksha or gokulakanta
Hygrophila_auriculata
Species of flowering plant
as palmyra palm, is a fan palm native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is a tall, sturdy tree growing up to 20–30 m
Borassus_flabellifer
Species of plant
or awnless barnyard grass, is a type of wild grass originating from tropical Asia. It was formerly classified as a species of Panicum. It is the wild
Echinochloa_colona
Species of Bird from tropical Asia
forested habitats across tropical Asia. Within its widespread range across the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and East Asia, there are considerable
Crested_serpent_eagle
Species of flowering plant
plant in the flowering plant family Apiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and islands in the western Pacific Ocean. It is
Centella_asiatica
Plant species in the cabbage family
alba or B. hirta. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Europe and Tropical Asia, but is now widespread worldwide. Grown for its seeds, it is used to
White_mustard
Species of tree
sandy coasts, riverbanks, and by mangrove swamps. It is also grown in tropical areas such as Hawaii as an ornamental. It is a 10–12 meter tall plant with
Cerbera_odollam
Species of plant
is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas (excluding the Americas): tropical Africa, South Africa, tropical Asia and Queensland. Twisted
Entada_rheedei
Species of shrub
family Melastomataceae. Distributed in tropical and sub-tropical forests of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia, it is a plant of rainforest
Melastoma_affine
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