Brazil has some of the most beautiful and unusual flowers of any country in the world. The country’s diversity and variety of ecosystems allow various types of plants and animals to exist in harmony. According to research, Brazil holds the most extensive collection of the world’s most gorgeous and unique blooms. From Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo, you’ll find flower markets presenting a stunning array of these South American flora.
Bougainvillea
It is a tropical vine that grows 8 to 20 feet tall or more and spreads up to 10 to 40 feet depending on the cultivar. It has blue or green foliage and bears flowers in pink, purple, orange, red, white, and yellow shades. It grows best in zones 9, 10, and 11. It blooms in spring and fall and reblooms in summer. It is tolerant to drought but attracts birds.
It is a tropical vine that grows 8 to 20 feet tall or more and spreads up to 10 to 40 feet depending on the cultivar. It has blue or green foliage and bears flowers in pink, purple, orange, red, white, and yellow shades. It grows best in zones 9, 10, and 11. It blooms in spring and fall and reblooms in summer. It is tolerant to drought but attracts birds.
Tropical Water Lily
It flaunts masses of incredible flowers that are magnificently displayed above the water. The blooms can only be white, blue, magenta, pink, or yellow. Some species have a unique bi-color combination of orange, green, yellow, and peach. These lilies bloom all year in regions free from frost. In cooler climates, they display flowers in summer and sometimes in fall.
It flaunts masses of incredible flowers that are magnificently displayed above the water. The blooms can only be white, blue, magenta, pink, or yellow. Some species have a unique bi-color combination of orange, green, yellow, and peach. These lilies bloom all year in regions free from frost. In cooler climates, they display flowers in summer and sometimes in fall.
Titan arum
It's famous as the smelliest flower in the world, but did you know that it blooms in Brazil. Once the flower opens, it lasts for about 72 hours, releasing the smell of dead meat that attracts pollinators. It is native to the western Sumatra rainforests, and it rarely displays its flower.
It's famous as the smelliest flower in the world, but did you know that it blooms in Brazil. Once the flower opens, it lasts for about 72 hours, releasing the smell of dead meat that attracts pollinators. It is native to the western Sumatra rainforests, and it rarely displays its flower.
Brazilian native orchids
These are primarily epiphytic, meaning they grow on shrubs and trees, but there are also a few terrestrial orchids. There are also lithophyte orchids; growing on rocks. These orchids are common in low-lying tropical areas with a hot and humid climate. You can also find them in interior regions with seasonally cooler and dry conditions.
These are primarily epiphytic, meaning they grow on shrubs and trees, but there are also a few terrestrial orchids. There are also lithophyte orchids; growing on rocks. These orchids are common in low-lying tropical areas with a hot and humid climate. You can also find them in interior regions with seasonally cooler and dry conditions.
Cattleya Iabiata
This is Brazilians’ favorite orchid. It is commonly called ‘corsage orchid’ since most people love wearing it to dinner and parties as a lovely accessory. It is also called the queen of orchids.
This is Brazilians’ favorite orchid. It is commonly called ‘corsage orchid’ since most people love wearing it to dinner and parties as a lovely accessory. It is also called the queen of orchids.
Button Flower
It’s called Button Flower as it’s traditionally used for a bachelor’s button hole at weddings. Brazil button flower is a perennial that can grow up to 18 inches, spreading for about 24 inches. While classed as hardy plants, a slight frost can kill them depending on the longevity of below freezing temperatures.
It’s called Button Flower as it’s traditionally used for a bachelor’s button hole at weddings. Brazil button flower is a perennial that can grow up to 18 inches, spreading for about 24 inches. While classed as hardy plants, a slight frost can kill them depending on the longevity of below freezing temperatures.
Moss Rose
Native to Brazil, the moss rose produces orange flowers in summer. other shades include red, yellow, rose and white.
Native to Brazil, the moss rose produces orange flowers in summer. other shades include red, yellow, rose and white.
Papaver Rhoeas
There are several very common names for this poppy, however, this species is common in Brazil. Poppies are a very colourful and vibrant flower, which can be seen in huge numbers in some areas of Brazil. These flowers are so common in some areas, that they are often mistaken for crops. The vibrancy of the Poppy is magnificent and striking ensuring that they look great in any display.
There are several very common names for this poppy, however, this species is common in Brazil. Poppies are a very colourful and vibrant flower, which can be seen in huge numbers in some areas of Brazil. These flowers are so common in some areas, that they are often mistaken for crops. The vibrancy of the Poppy is magnificent and striking ensuring that they look great in any display.
Quesnelia Testudo
This genus of the Quesnelia flower is endemic to eastern Brazil and contains 20 different species. Like many of the Brazilian flowers, this species has bright green leaves, which are covered in unique scales. The blooms can be found in clusters and are typically red and violet, which look amazing against the leaves. This flower is incredibly hardy, which suits the climate within Brazil allowing them to bloom easily throughout the year.
This genus of the Quesnelia flower is endemic to eastern Brazil and contains 20 different species. Like many of the Brazilian flowers, this species has bright green leaves, which are covered in unique scales. The blooms can be found in clusters and are typically red and violet, which look amazing against the leaves. This flower is incredibly hardy, which suits the climate within Brazil allowing them to bloom easily throughout the year.
Flor-de-maio
Schlumbergera truncata, is actually a Brazilian cactus species that originated in the Atlantic Forest. It is about 30cm tall, has no thorns, and in the wild, grows on tree trunks and branches. The flor-de-maio received its popular name because of its flowering period here in Brazil, which is in May.
Schlumbergera truncata, is actually a Brazilian cactus species that originated in the Atlantic Forest. It is about 30cm tall, has no thorns, and in the wild, grows on tree trunks and branches. The flor-de-maio received its popular name because of its flowering period here in Brazil, which is in May.
Caliandra
Calliandra harrisii, popularly known as caliandra and also as esponjinha-vermelha, is a plant from the Brazilian cerrado and plants can reach up to 4 meters high. The flowers bloom in spring and summer, and are quite delicate, closing at night.
Calliandra harrisii, popularly known as caliandra and also as esponjinha-vermelha, is a plant from the Brazilian cerrado and plants can reach up to 4 meters high. The flowers bloom in spring and summer, and are quite delicate, closing at night.
Duranta
Duranta erecta, popularly known as violet, is a type of ornamental shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 meters. It thrives in full sun and warm climates and flowers intensely in spring and summer in shades of purple, blue, and white.
Duranta erecta, popularly known as violet, is a type of ornamental shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 meters. It thrives in full sun and warm climates and flowers intensely in spring and summer in shades of purple, blue, and white.
Bromeliad
The bromeliads have a great variety of species and are of tropical vegetation. Because they have eye-catching colors and differentiated shapes, they are a great option for flowerbeds, gardens, and pots for indoor environments. The flowering of bromeliads is more complex, and is only possible in the adult phase of the plant, when it reaches about 3 years old.
The flowers usually last six months, and some species exude a soft fragrance that can be felt from a distance. Bromeliads vary in color from purple, yellow, orange, red, and pink.
The bromeliads have a great variety of species and are of tropical vegetation. Because they have eye-catching colors and differentiated shapes, they are a great option for flowerbeds, gardens, and pots for indoor environments. The flowering of bromeliads is more complex, and is only possible in the adult phase of the plant, when it reaches about 3 years old.
The flowers usually last six months, and some species exude a soft fragrance that can be felt from a distance. Bromeliads vary in color from purple, yellow, orange, red, and pink.
Begonia
The begonia originated in the Brazilian tropical climate and has hundreds of species. It is an ornamental plant, much appreciated for the beauty of its flowers and also its leaves. It is one of the most common flowers in gardens, due to its easy cultivation. The flowers of these species are incredibly beautiful and compact. The hues vary from white to red, and some species have salmon and yellow colouring. The begonia prefers milder climates, such as those in southern Brazil. The most popular species of begonia is the ever-blooming begonia, as the name implies it blooms all year round.
The begonia originated in the Brazilian tropical climate and has hundreds of species. It is an ornamental plant, much appreciated for the beauty of its flowers and also its leaves. It is one of the most common flowers in gardens, due to its easy cultivation. The flowers of these species are incredibly beautiful and compact. The hues vary from white to red, and some species have salmon and yellow colouring. The begonia prefers milder climates, such as those in southern Brazil. The most popular species of begonia is the ever-blooming begonia, as the name implies it blooms all year round.
