There are almost 7000 species of plants in Cuba, more than half of which are endemic. Amongst such varied plants and flowers are orchids.
With more than 300 species featuring by colors and perfect shapes orchids compose one of the most outstanding floral patrimonies of the island.

The National flower is the white mariposa or butterfly jasmine. Royal palm, the national tree, is quite abundant all along the country.

Cuban national flower Mariposa

Also cork palm (regarded as a living fossil) and cactuses can be found at the Cuban landscapes.

Some groups of animals like mollusks and amphibians are more than 90% endemic and thus unique to Cuba. In reptiles, more than 80% are unique to the island. Some of the island's species are famous around the world, like the Polymita, a land snail from the Eastern provinces.

Among more than 300 bird species is the tocororo or National bird; its white, blue and red feathers reproduce the colors of the Cuban flag. The jutías, bats and almiquí represent land mammals. The zunzun or fly-bird, Microtytus scorpion, Cuban tiny frog and the sijucito are among the smallest animal species in the world. Some species risking extinction are: the Ivory-billet woodpecker, almiquí, Cuban crocodile, Conga jutía and manatee. The Island's coral reefs are the best preserved in the Caribbean area.

All these treasures are scattered in different ecosystems, of which 75% are plains, 18% are mountains and 4% are swamps. Bio-diversity can be seen also in the different landscapes; from semi-desert, dry woods to humid tropical forests. There are 8 665.8 sq. km of national preservation areas. Cuba has neither dangerous animals nor plants.