Flowers in Cuba NaturalezaCuba's flora is very rich and extremely diverse, with more than eight thousand species. The national flower is the White Ginger or Butterfly Jasmine. The orchids have outstanding colors, flawless shapes and exist in more than 300 species, endemic to Cuba stands out the Black Orchid and the Bocourt's encylia, the last one discover in the 20th century.  White GingerThe White Ginger is national flower of Cuba and known as Flor de Mariposa due to its similarity with a flying white butterfly, is incredibly fragrant... more info.  Showy ChalicevineThe Showy Chalicevine is an endemic flower to Cuba. They are fragrant, especially at night, with a scent reminiscent of coconut. Leaves and flowers are poisonous..... more info.  Black OrchidThe Black Orchid is part of the national flora of Cuba , while it is reported in Pinar del Rio (Candelaria, Bahía Honda) and in the Santiago de Cuba mountains.... more info.  Bocourt's encycliaThe Bocourt'S encyclia, endemic to the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, is found in a limited area and is rare there. The epithet bocourtii is in honour of our botanical illustrator, José L Bocourt Vigil ... more info. |
Cuba Naturaleza Biodiversity
Cuba Naturaleza Biodiversity