#greenhouse
- Abutilon darwinii — A species of ornamental shrub in the Malvaceae family, native to the tropical forests of Brazil, characterized by densely pubescent, palmate-lobed leaves and large, bell-shaped, pinkish-orange flowers highlighted by spectacular reddish veins. This species plays a historical and fundamental role in global horticulture, being one of the primary genetic parents used in creating most decorative *Abutilon* hybrids grown today in greenhouses and apartments.
- Acanthus montanus — A species of evergreen perennial subshrub with partially woody bases, belonging to the Acanthus genus and Acanthaceae family, native to the tropical rainforests and shaded mountainous areas of West and Central Africa. It is distinguished by its large, deeply lobed, and heavily undulated leaves, whose margins are armed with sharp, rigid spines. Its inflorescences are spectacular erect terminal spikes made of white, pale pink, or light lilac tubular flowers, valued in horticulture for its exotic and sculptural appearance.
- Alloplectus — A genus of plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to the neotropical regions of Central and South America, particularly in humid, high-altitude forested areas. It comprises small shrubs, vines, or epiphytic plants, recognized by their opposite, often velvety leaves, and tubular flowers protected by large, intensely colored bracts in shades of red, yellow, or orange, occasionally cultivated by collectors in warm greenhouses.
- Alloplectus vittatus — The scientific name of a perennial plant species in the family Gesneriaceae, native to the humid tropical rainforests of South America (particularly Peru and Ecuador). The plant is distinguished by its highly decorative foliage, featuring large, velvety dark green leaves marked with prominent stripes or veins in a contrasting shade of light green, silver, or whitish (vittatus), and produces tubular flowers protected by colored calyces.
- Almeria — A coastal city, seaport, and municipality in southeastern Spain, located within the autonomous community of Andalusia, serving as the capital of the homonymous province. The city is famous in European geography for its hot semi-arid climate, being surrounded by Europe's only true desert (Tabernas Desert), and is historically renowned for its Moorish fortress Alcazaba de Almería and its current role as a major hub in greenhouse-based intensive agriculture.
- Amphiblemma cymosum — The scientific name of an ornamental tropical herbaceous plant species in the genus Amphiblemma, Melastomataceae family, native to the damp tropical rainforests of West Africa (such as Sierra Leone). It is distinguished by its large, velvety, cordate deep green leaves with conspicuous reddish veins, and by its branched terminal inflorescences (cymes) consisting of bright pink or purple flowers.
- Red and green kangaroo paw — An iconic species of the Anigozanthos genus, famous as the floral emblem of Western Australia, remarkable for the spectacular chromatic contrast of its inflorescences. The structural plant develops simple or poorly branched flowering stalks, covered with fiery red hairs at the upper part, from which intense emerald-green tubular flowers emerge, requiring strict drainage conditions and a warm climate to survive.
- Red kangaroo paw — A herbaceous perennial species of the Anigozanthos genus, remarkable for the deep red, purple, or maroon color of its tubular flowers. This structural plant develops vigorous, branched flowering stalks completely covered in fine red hairs, creating a deep velvety appearance, and is widely cultivated in Mediterranean climate regions or warm greenhouses due to its high ornamental value.
- Azalea — A generic name given to a group of ornamental shrubs, perennial or deciduous, belonging to the Rhododendron genus (Ericaceae family), native to Asia and North America. The plants are structurally recognized by their small, pubescent leaves and spectacular, funnel-shaped, brightly colored inflorescences in shades of pink, red, white, or purple, blooming abundantly in spring. They require acidic soil, constant atmospheric moisture, and delicate care, being widely cultivated in greenhouses and botanical gardens.