| Table 2 Some of the many species typically cultivated in a dooryard garden in Central America (Yucatan). | |
| Scientific name | Common name (English) |
| Annona cherimola | cherimoya |
| Brosimum alicastrum | breadnut |
| Byrsonima crassifolia | craboo |
| Capsicum annuum | chili |
| Carica papaya | papaya |
| Citrus aurantiifolia | lime |
| C. aurantium | sour orange |
| C. reticulata | mandarine orange |
| C. sinensis | sweet orange |
| Cocos nucifera | coconut |
| Cordia dodecandra | |
| Diospyros digyna | black sapote |
| Mangifera indica | mango |
| Mentha piperita var. citrata | bergamot mint |
| Persea americana | avocado |
| Psidium guajava | guava |
| Sabal yapa | guano palm |
| Sechium edule | chayote |
| Tagetes erecta | marigold |