How many plants are in the rainforest?

Tropical Rainforest Plants Information. The world’s tropical rainforests are home to an incredible number of plant species. The Amazon Rainforest alone contains overs 40,000 plant species! The hot, humid climate in the world’s tropical regions provide ideal conditions for plant life. read more

An area of rainforest the size of two football fields (one hectare) may have more than 400 species of trees, while an equal area of forest in the United States may have fewer than 20. Europe has 570 butterfly species, while Manu National Park, a single reserve in Peru, has 1,300 species. read more