El Presidente Hillbillios Posted February 10, 2013 Hey guys, I was just thinking we all have different favourite plants for different uses. so i was just thinking what are your top ten plants that you couldn't do without? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert&Ernie Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) hmm I don't really have a top ten... but I guess if I had to choose a number 1 it would be Cacti! When you say favourite plants do you mean species or just like family? Edit: 1. Trichocereus spp 2. Lophophora 3. Salvia's 4. Euphorbia spp 5. P. viridis 6. Valeriana officinalis 7. Mentha spp 8. Camellua sinensis 9. Papaver spp 10. Trichocereus spp Edited February 10, 2013 by jwerta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigred Posted February 10, 2013 mine is a fungi Reishi it would have to be up there plus acacia's are very popular 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted February 10, 2013 Well I lost a dear pet recently and a lot of my spare time has been dedicated to a few plant species in particular... Here's a list in no particular order that I couldn't currently live without caring for P. viridis Coleus blumei Coleus Forskohlii Catha Trich & button seedlings My nans succulents D00d 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted February 10, 2013 Coleus for colour. Khat for vigour. Passionflower for peacefulness. Ephedra for endurance. Caapi for calmness. Rhodiola for clarity. Loph's to learn patience. Sceletium for stability. Brugs for their beauty. And wattles for the ride 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitewind Posted February 10, 2013 Catha 'Narrow Leaf' Piper subpeltatum Piper auritum Ilex paraguirensis Salvia and Coleus species (too numerous to mention) Coffea arabica Lophophora williamsii Banisteriopsis caapi Psychotria viridis Ephedra spp. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted February 10, 2013 In no particular order ... The plants i used to live without but couldnt give up now are - Salvia divinorum, most amazing colour and texture to the leaves, i feel very strongly drawn to her and im getting leaves as long as my forearm now. Trichocereus species.. Nuf said ;) Silene capensis, i just moved my plant under the apple tree, the flowers look so sweet displayed throughout the branches and smell divine. Passionflower. Slowly but surely. Lophs, little darlings that they are Skullcap, soothes my distorted and fragmented states of mind. Kanna. Stunning plant and rewarding to see something cranking throughout the winter. Datura metel. Strong presence, cant wait for those flowers. Tobacco. I only smoke the flowers but they are a nice treat. Coleus = Fantastic. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justler Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Top 5: Anadenanthera colubrina - First plant I grew from seed. Loved seeing it develop. It grew incredible fast in the first few weeks. Such a nice plant to look at.Banisteriopsis caapi - Love watching these guys grow! Every time I walk past, the new growth is in a different position, exploring the world around it. Argyreia nervosa - Another amazing plant to watch grow. Such a fast grower, with beautiful heart shaped leaves.Trichocereus var Roseii 1 - My fastest and largest Cactus. First Trich flower I've ever seen in person. Love it!Alicia anisopetala - New to my collection, but my most treasured plant at the moment. I think it's more the mystery of this plant that makes it so special to me. Edited February 10, 2013 by Justler 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted February 10, 2013 Oh, and i forgot to state the obvious. I probably could live without it, i just choose not to and i enjoy the benefits and suffer the pitfalls of that choice. Chonged monged and dumbed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rabelais Posted February 10, 2013 Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Aloe Brug Sanguinea Lemon Balm Japanese Mint Achuma - Kai, Jess, Eileen My late grandfather's 50y/o trich schickendantzii Catnip...for my cat but I get much joy out of watching him enjoy. F13xDeep Chunk....just joking, honestly. My very best favorite - Sprinkling dozens of trichs to be germinated, then watching over time as several start to grab my attention with their own unique characteristics. Then caring for these over time and watching them develop and intimately get to know each one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitewind Posted February 10, 2013 It's always a pleasure to have Datura around, Tasmanian Pepper tree too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santiago Posted February 10, 2013 Nice topic. Watch the hits on this one Top 10's and 100's etc always tend to rate well on the net. In a place where legality was no issue i would kindly choose the following at quick pick. The thread states "which ethno" which is kinda hard to separate fact from fiction but include fantasy i say we can all dream a bit. Khat, Ephedra, Cordyceps Sinesis, Mushrooms, Marijuana, Coca plant, Dmt producing plant, B caapi, Rivea Corymbosa, Cactus Now enjoy your sleep...goodnight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anodyne Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) My garden only has culinary herbs at the moment. When I started thinking about the question I realised that the first six awesome plants that I would love to love... would only be ok if I was in a lawless fantasy land. Blah, guess I'll have to keep appreciating them via obscure chemistry and pharmacology papers until the lawmakers develop some sense. Why do you stand in the way of our love, TGA!! Why?! Ah, I'm so angry today Oh, but #7 & 8 would probably be tea and valerian. I'll save spots #9 & 10 - what if they discovered some cool new plants this year and I didn't have any spaces left? I'd feel like a fool. Edited February 10, 2013 by Anodyne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horus Posted February 10, 2013 Well if I had to live on an island with 4 A caapi, a phleb, and a nice blue bridgie. And every winter subs came up everywhere. ....Im not greedy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Daze Posted February 10, 2013 I like the ethno's with chewable leaves. That covers most of them lol. Plus the cacti of course. and since codeine is in the painkillers I use then I guess poppies are right up there too. Also betel nut is really good for motion sickness on those crazy bus rides thru PNG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
space cadet swami Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) From 1 to 10 in order of those I hold closest to my heart ... 1. A. phlebophyla 2. L. williamsii v.caespitosa 3. P.viridis 4. Alicia anisopetala 5. Anadenanthera peregrina 6. Watertrades "loph lollipop"... 7. B. muricata (haven't got it yet) 8. Tabernanthe Iboga 9. Tabernaemontana undulata 10. Brugmansia aurea culebra but my real favorite is a non-ethno, "Boabab adonsonia gregorii"... love it Edited February 11, 2013 by space cadet 101 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darklight Posted February 10, 2013 What, only 10? In an ideal world, where legislation would be sensible and all the following would grow in my climate, I'd have: Nicotiana tabacum Coffea arabica Ashwagandra - Withania somnifera- ( thanks c0in ) Cissus antarctica Banisteriopsis caapi Mitragyna speciosa Nelumbo nucifera Erythroxylum novogranatense Acacia phlebophylla Ganoderma lucida 'scuse any typos These days I'm mostly interested in healing plants with dual uses- smaller doses being medicinal, and larger doses medicinal and fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted February 10, 2013 Colhawk said it, the holy trinity well fournity. well, if its got to be ten, in no particular order there they are, and I include plants I dont have too. 1. A mini herd of a bridgesii, why not the penis plant? 2. mushrooms woodeaters in early winter 3. amanitas in automn 4. a Caapi 5. some tropane plant, I would choose Henbane, probably H.niger, but if it had to be a perrenial, then some Brug or Mandrake. Well I cant choose, I love those plants too much , but IMO henbane and mandrake would be preferable for playing with , for the sensible explorer. 6. Some nice Acacia, not sure which, dont know so much about all those species. Maybe acuminata. 7. E.no vo, who wouldn't wanna have one of this? not really experienced in those alkaloids. 8. opium poppies, have never tested opiates, and dont indend too but this is cult plant to cultivate and a beautiful one too. In fact I did grow oppies but never messed with them otherwise than growing. 9. Ephedra , this is one of my "must have"plants . Or maybe Catha 10. Cannabis I would love to include also A catha plant , also a "must have" for me, also haven't tasted khat , Argyreia nervosa and Turbina corymbosa, lovely plants to be around, Brugmansia sanguinea, where climate allows or in a GH, Psychotria species , a variety of Acacias and Mimosas. Trichocereus wise, I got to have Trichocereus giants [pasacana, terschecki, valiudus, even the faster taquimbalensis] Trichocereus monsters [penis, crests, melted wax semi monstrose bridgesiis, you name it] Trichocereus pachanoi/peruvianus/scopoculica/macrogonus/bridgesii/cuzcoensis etc bring the tens of the names supposedly representing a valid form [which I very much doubt] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psylo Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) x Edited March 23, 2013 by Psylo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullit Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) brugz belladonna kava cocoa sleepy herbs datura hellebore lochromas lotus natives Edited February 11, 2013 by bullit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planthelper Posted February 10, 2013 but my real favorite is a non-ethno, "Boabab adonsonia gregorii"... love it the boab, is an ethno plant, ethno means of use/benefit to humans. the seeds of the boab, are said to be high in vitamin c for example, and can be stored for a long time. some people claim, that ancient seafarers carried those seeds, and avoided scorbut. it's one of my favorites aswell, and i planted one out in my garden. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endorfinder Posted February 11, 2013 Psychoactive ethnos: Banisteriopsis caapi Cannabis sp. Erythroxylum novogranatense Mimosa hostilis Nicotinia sp. Papaver somniferum Piper methysticum Psyilocybe sp. Salvia divinorum Tabernanthe iboga Non-psychoactive ethnos... that's a tricky one. Timber, wheat, fruit, chilli, various herbs & sphagnum come to mind And the boab is one cool tree, there's no denying it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gija_Jumulu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stavroski Posted February 11, 2013 anything the governments have banned or want to ban. already missed out on some, bastards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
endorfinder Posted February 11, 2013 anything the governments have banned or want to ban. already missed out on some, bastards. Start growing Iboga in case New Zealand's tentative steps towards medicalising ibogaine go south. And because the world needs more Iboga. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roopey Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Nicotiana rustica Banana Avocado Cannabis Caapi Coconut Chili Loph Poppy Acacia If I was stuck on an island, I would take those plants over any others, assuming that mushies are there as well. I could make bread with hemp, poppy and wattle seeds all day. Edited February 13, 2013 by Roopey 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
