Useful plants of the tropics and subtropics and ethnocultural traditions of their use

摘要: Aim. The article aims to make a review of useful plants in the tropics and subtropics light ethnocultural traditions different people; give information on their use; present most interesting legends tales associated with them. Main part. Review is submitted. Their characteristics are given, biological features considered, data places origin, regions where they cultivated characterized. Information use by people as food products, for medical cosmetic purposes, cult religious rites presented. Special attention paid myths, these plants. Conclusion. From ancient time, humanity has been using everyday life many valuable species subtropical tropical plants, which an integral part traditions – folklore, activities, rituals holidays, principles generally accepted morality.