Singapore’s parks, roadside plantings and iconic gardens make flowers part of the city’s daily rhythm. Walks through the Botanic Gardens, neighbourhood green spaces or the waterfront reveal a surprising variety adapted to the island’s heat and humidity.
There are 48 Flowers of Singapore, ranging from Allamanda to Water lily. For each entry you’ll find below Scientific name,Where found,Bloom season (months) so you can quickly see identification details, typical locations and when they’re likely to be in bloom — you’ll find below.
How can I use this list to identify flowers when I’m out exploring?
Use the Scientific name to confirm species when comparing photos or plant labels, check Where found to narrow likely habitats (parks, streets, wetlands) and refer to Bloom season (months) to know when blooms are expected; together these three columns make field ID faster and more reliable.
Are any of these flowers seasonal or visible year-round in Singapore?
Many tropical species bloom several times a year, but some have peak seasons noted in the Bloom season (months) column; consult that field to plan visits to gardens or nature trails when specific flowers are most likely to be visible.
Flowers of Singapore
| Name | Scientific name | Where found | Bloom season (months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanda Miss Joaquim | Vanda ‘Miss Joaquim’ | Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Orchid Garden, public balconies | year-round |
| Pigeon orchid | Dendrobium crumenatum | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, MacRitchie, Botanic Gardens | year-round peaks Mar–May |
| Tiger orchid | Grammatophyllum speciosum | Singapore Botanic Gardens, Pulau Ubin, public plantings | year-round peaks Apr–Jun |
| Moth orchid | Phalaenopsis amabilis | National Orchid Garden, nurseries, private balconies | year-round |
| Frangipani | Plumeria rubra | Singapore Botanic Gardens, temples, landed estates | year-round |
| Bougainvillea | Bougainvillea glabra | HDB estates, Botanic Gardens, East Coast Park | year-round |
| Hibiscus | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | neighbourhood parks, Botanic Gardens, community gardens | year-round |
| Ixora | Ixora coccinea | neighbourhood parks, Botanic Gardens, Chinese Garden | year-round |
| Pinwheel jasmine | Tabernaemontana divaricata | Botanic Gardens, HDB landscaping, temple gardens | year-round |
| Cannonball tree | Couroupita guianensis | Singapore Botanic Gardens, Chinese Garden | Apr–Sep |
| Torch ginger | Etlingera elatior | Botanic Gardens, Sentosa, Pulau Ubin gardens | year-round peaks Mar–Sep |
| Lobster-claw heliconia | Heliconia rostrata | Botanic Gardens, Jurong Bird Park, Sentosa | year-round |
| Bird-of-paradise | Strelitzia reginae | Gardens by the Bay, public parks, private gardens | year-round |
| Allamanda | Allamanda cathartica | roadside beds, parks, Botanic Gardens | year-round |
| Desert rose | Adenium obesum | community gardens, balconies, nurseries | year-round |
| Madagascar periwinkle | Catharanthus roseus | roundabouts, parks, roadside beds | year-round |
| Butterfly pea | Clitoria ternatea | coastal trails, Pulau Ubin, community gardens | year-round |
| Senduduk | Melastoma malabathricum | open scrub, Mandai, Bukit Timah clearings | year-round |
| Sea poison tree | Barringtonia asiatica | East Coast Park, coastal reserves, Pulau Ubin | year-round |
| Mangrove apple | Sonneratia caseolaris | Sungei Buloh, Mandai, Kranji mangroves | year-round peaks Apr–Sep |
| Water lily | Nymphaea spp. | Botanic Gardens ponds, Chinese Garden, Marina Barrage | year-round |
| Sacred lotus | Nelumbo nucifera | Chinese Garden, Gardens by the Bay lotus pond | Jun–Aug |
| Hong Kong orchid tree | Bauhinia × blakeana | Fort Canning, Botanic Gardens, roadside plantings | Nov–Mar |
| Flame tree | Delonix regia | East Coast, Sentosa, Orchard Road vicinity | Mar–May |
| Golden shower | Cassia fistula | Botanic Gardens, parks, Bukit Timah area | Apr–Jun |
| Pink trumpet tree | Tabebuia rosea | public parks, Fort Canning, university campuses | Feb–Apr |
| Sea hibiscus | Hibiscus tiliaceus | coastal mangroves, Pulau Ubin, East Coast Park | year-round |
| Indian mulberry | Morinda citrifolia | coastal scrub, Pulau Ubin, secondary forests | year-round |
| Coral tree | Erythrina variegata | parks, roadside avenues, public gardens | Mar–May |
| Queen’s crape myrtle | Lagerstroemia speciosa | Botanic Gardens, parks, campus plantings | Apr–Jun |
| Blue trumpet vine | Thunbergia laurifolia | parks, fences, community gardens | year-round |
| Bleeding heart vine | Clerodendrum thomsoniae | neighbourhood gardens, parks, public planters | year-round |
| Paperflower | Mussaenda philippica | Botanic Gardens, public shrub borders, private gardens | year-round |
| Coral vine | Antigonon leptopus | park fences, trellises, roadside verges | year-round peaks Jun–Oct |
| Pentas | Pentas lanceolata | flower beds, Botanic Gardens, roadside plantings | year-round |
| Gardenia | Gardenia jasminoides | private gardens, Botanic Gardens, temple shrines | year-round |
| Rose | Rosa spp. | Botanic Gardens, community gardens, nurseries | year-round |
| Frangipani variety (yellow) | Plumeria obtusa | Botanic Gardens, temples, neighbourhood gardens | year-round |
| Sampaguita (Jasmines) | Jasminum sambac | Botanic Gardens, temples, private gardens | year-round |
| Torch ginger (yellow) | Etlingera elatior ‘Variegata’ | Botanic Gardens, hotel landscapes, Sentosa | year-round |
| Red ginger | Alpinia purpurata | Botanic Gardens, Sentosa, public plantings | year-round |
| Fringed hibiscus | Hibiscus schizopetalus | Botanic Gardens, private gardens, public borders | year-round |
| Passionflower | Passiflora edulis | community gardens, fences, Pulau Ubin | year-round |
| Malay apple | Syzygium jambos | Botanic Gardens, older estate gardens, parks | year-round |
| Mangrove hibiscus | Hibiscus tiliaceus var. | coastal areas, Pulau Ubin, East Coast Park | year-round |
| Crape jasmine | Tabernaemontana divaricata var. | HDB landscaping, parks, Botanic Gardens | year-round |
| Torch lily (Red Heliconia) | Heliconia bihai | Botanic Gardens, hotel landscaping, Sentosa | year-round |
| Perennial vinca | Catharanthus roseus var. | roadside beds, roundabouts, parks | year-round |
Images and Descriptions
Vanda Miss Joaquim
Singapore’s national flower, a hardy purple-pink orchid hybrid with broad rounded petals and a pronounced lip. Widely cultivated in gardens and balconies; a celebrated introduced hybrid known for persistent blooms and resilience.
Pigeon orchid
White moth-like flowers open suddenly after rain, often fragrant at night. A widespread tropical epiphytic orchid that’s naturalized in Singapore’s forests and parks; look for clusters on tree branches.
Tiger orchid
Massive clumps with robust pseudobulbs and showy yellow-brown spotted flowers in dense racemes. A spectacular cultivated orchid native-region species often displayed in collections and large green spaces.
Moth orchid
Elegant white moth-like blossoms with broad petals and a contrasting lip; a staple of Singapore displays and homes. Cultivated and introduced, easily recognised by long-lasting blooms on arching spikes.
Frangipani
Scented five-petaled flowers in white, pink or yellow with a yellow throat. Plumeria’s thick branches and terminal clusters are obvious; widely planted ornamental, introduced and beloved at shrines.
Bougainvillea
Vivid papery bracts in magenta, pink, white or orange surround tiny true flowers. Drought-tolerant climber commonly used in hedges and facades; introduced and highly visible across the island.
Hibiscus
Large funnel-shaped petals and a prominent staminal column in many colours. Common ornamental shrub cultivated widely; introduced varieties are planted for showy solitary blooms.
Ixora
Dense round clusters of small tubular flowers, typically red or orange; glossy opposite leaves help ID it. Popular hedge and massing plant, introduced and common in tropical landscaping.
Pinwheel jasmine
Sweetly scented white pinwheel flowers with glossy evergreen leaves; often used in religious offerings and hedging. A widely planted ornamental, introduced to Singapore.
Cannonball tree
Large fragrant, multi-petaled red-and-white flowers borne on the trunk in showy clusters. South American ornamental tree planted in public gardens; introduced and highly noticeable when in bloom.
Torch ginger
Striking crimson cone-like inflorescences with layered bracts and a central floral dome. Used in cuisine and displays; cultivated ornamental of Asian origin, commonly seen in tropical beds.
Lobster-claw heliconia
Pendant red and yellow bracts resembling claws; vibrant tropical foliage. Popular decorative plant in gardens and parks; introduced and widely planted for dramatic colour.
Bird-of-paradise
Orange-and-blue beak-like flowers that open from stiff boat-shaped bracts; leaves large and banana-like. Iconic exotic ornamental, introduced and frequently used in modern landscapes.
Allamanda
Bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers with glossy leaves and twining stems. A showy ornamental shrub/vine, introduced and common in sunny public plantings.
Desert rose
Swollen succulent stem with funnel-shaped pink to red flowers; often grown in pots. Popular drought-tolerant ornamental and bonsai subject, introduced and commonly cultivated.
Madagascar periwinkle
Five-petaled flat flowers in pink, white or red with a contrasting eye; glossy oval leaves. Very common bedding plant, introduced and drought-hardy.
Butterfly pea
Distinct deep blue pea-shaped flowers with a white centre, often used to make natural dye and tea. Pantropical and naturalized in Singapore’s sunny, disturbed sites.
Senduduk
Magenta cup-shaped flowers with distinctive curved stamens and velvety leaves. A native pioneer shrub common on disturbed ground; notable for its bright colour and edible fruit.
Sea poison tree
Large brush-like white nocturnal flowers with long pink stamens, strongly fragrant at night. A native coastal tree adapted to sandy shores and visible in mangrove-adjacent parks.
Mangrove apple
Large white blooms with fleshy petals and prominent stamens, often opening at night; key mangrove species. Native and easily spotted along mudflats and creeks.
Water lily
Floating round pads with cup-shaped flowers in white, pink or yellow that open on calm mornings. Cultivated aquatic ornamentals frequently planted in formal ponds.
Sacred lotus
Large fragrant pink or white flowers held above water on long stalks with round leaves. Seasonal summer spectacle, introduced and intentionally cultivated in water gardens.
Hong Kong orchid tree
Large orchid-like pink-purple flowers on mostly leafless branches; distinctive bilobed leaves. A widely planted hybrid tree, introduced and ornamental.
Flame tree
Flamboyant orange-red clusters of five-petaled flowers and flat feathery leaves. A dramatic ornamental canopy tree, introduced for avenue plantings across Singapore.
Golden shower
Long hanging clusters of bright yellow pea-like flowers and pinnate leaves. Planted as an ornamental avenue tree; introduced and highly conspicuous when flowering.
Pink trumpet tree
Bare-branch clusters of pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers; attractive when defoliated. Common ornamental street tree, introduced and seasonal in bloom.
Sea hibiscus
Yellow five-lobed flowers that age orange, heart-shaped leaves; a native coastal shrub useful for windbreaks and habitat.
Indian mulberry
Clusters of small tubular white flowers with strong fragrance; fruits are famously pungent. Native to the region and common in shorelines and disturbed sites.
Coral tree
Bare-branched trees with dense clusters of tubular coral-red pea-flowers. Planted as showy ornamentals; introduced but common in tropical landscaping.
Queen’s crape myrtle
Large panicles of purple-pink crinkled petals resembling crepe paper; peeling bark and showy seed capsules. Popular ornamental shade tree, introduced.
Blue trumpet vine
Large tubular pale-blue flowers with yellow throats and vigorous climbing habit. Planted as an ornamental screen; introduced and often seen on trellises.
Bleeding heart vine
White tubular corolla with a bright red calyx forming a “bleeding heart” look; ornamental climber widely grown and introduced.
Paperflower
Showy petaloid bracts (white or pink) that look like oversized petals beside small true flowers. Common ornamental shrub from Southeast Asia, cultivated and introduced.
Coral vine
Masses of small pink to coral clusters on twining vines; very vigorous and ornamental. Introduced climber often used for quick flowering screens.
Pentas
Star-shaped clusters of five-petaled flowers in red, pink, white or purple; attracts butterflies. Popular bedding annual, introduced and commonly used in public landscapes.
Gardenia
Fragrant white double flowers with glossy evergreen leaves; scent is rich and sweet. Widely cultivated ornamental shrub, introduced and prized for scent.
Rose
Classic multi-petalled blooms in diverse colours and forms, thorny stems and pinnate leaves. Cultivated widely in Singapore’s managed gardens and displays; introduced and hybridized.
Frangipani variety (yellow)
Similar plumeria form with rounded leaves and fragrant yellow-centred white blooms. Widely planted ornamental; introduced cultivar commonly seen in tropical gardens.
Sampaguita (Jasmines)
Small intensely fragrant white cluster flowers used in garlands. Widely cultivated aromatic shrub, introduced and used in cultural practices.
Torch ginger (yellow)
Large yellow or cream cone-like inflorescences with layered bracts; used for ornamental displays and cooking. Cultivated variant of torch ginger, introduced in landscaping.
Red ginger
Upright bright red bracts with small true flowers peeking between bracts; tall tropical clump-forming plant. Commonly planted ornamental, introduced from the Pacific region.
Fringed hibiscus
Delicate deeply divided petals pendulous like a skirt and a long protruding column. A decorative cultivated hibiscus variety, introduced and eye-catching in tropical beds.
Passionflower
Exotic intricate flowers with radial filaments and prominent corona; fruiting vine used ornamentally and agriculturally. Naturalized/introduced and often grown on trellises.
Malay apple
Showy clusters of pale pink to white brush-like flowers and glossy leaves; produces apple-like fruit. Widely planted fruit/ornamental tree, introduced but naturalized in places.
Mangrove hibiscus
Yellow hibiscus-type flowers that age orange; tolerant of saline soils. Native coastal shrub used in shoreline plantings and natural mangrove fringes.
Crape jasmine
White pinwheel flowers, glossy leaves and milky sap; fragrant and commonly used in hedges. Cultivated ornamental, introduced and ubiquitous in Singapore landscaping.
Torch lily (Red Heliconia)
Upward-pointing red bracts and green foliage; smaller than some heliconias but vividly coloured. Popular tropical ornamental, introduced and widely planted in beds.
Perennial vinca
Compact plant with five-petaled flowers and a dark central eye in many colours; drought resistant. Very common bedding plant, introduced and used extensively in urban planting schemes.
