Kibrahacha - Photo by Aruba National Park

Discover the Colorful Flora of Aruba

Aruba’s flora is beautiful and diverse. With year-round sunshine, a tropical yet arid climate, and little rain, only plants that can survive with a minimal amount of water thrive on the island.

So, let’s take a look at some of the unique, vibrant and tropical (or should we say desert-like) flora you can find blooming on our One Happy Island!

The following selection of flora is a combination of three different categories: endemic (those flowers and plants found only in Aruba, brought to the island by natural means), native (those species found in Aruba but also found in other places of the world) and introduced (those flower and plant species brought to Aruba by people).

Please note scientific plant and flower names are not included in this list.

Tuna Cactus

Photo by Aruba Flora & Fauna

Yellow Hubada

Photo by Artmando Multimedia

Lotus Flower

Photo by Aruba Flora & Fauna

Aloe Vera

Photo by Aruba Paradise Photos

Calliandra (Powder Puff Tree)

Photo by Aruba Wildlife Photography

Dornasol

Photo by Aruba Flora & Fauna

Flor di Sanger

Photo by Arikok National Park

Plumeria

Photo by Aruba Flora & Fauna

Passion Flower

Photo by Artmando Multimedia

Tuna Cactus 

Photo by Artmando Multimedia

Bromeliad

Photo by Aruba Flora & Fauna

Morning Glory

Photo by Aruba Flora & Fauna

Tuturutu

Photo by Aruba Flora & Fauna

And lastly, we will say goodbye to you with Aruba’s National Flower, the Wanglo.

Photo by Arikok National Park

(PS – Look at this beauty close up but never touch, if you do, you will be in for a painful, prickly surprise!)

To learn more about Aruba’s flora we suggest you refer to the following sources: Etnia Nativa Art Gallery & Museum, Aruba’s National Park and Aruba Flora & Fauna.