The document summarizes the national flowers of several ASEAN countries. Brunei's national flower is the Simpur, a yellow flower with large petals and leaves that is featured on banknotes. Cambodia's national flower is the Rumdul, a small yellow-white flower with a nice smell. Indonesia has three national flowers, including the Moon Orchid. Laos' national flower is the Dok Champa, a fragrant flower used in celebrations. Malaysia's national flower is the Hibiscus, with five red petals representing courage.
The document summarizes the national flowers of several ASEAN countries. Brunei's national flower is the Simpur, a yellow flower with large petals and leaves that is featured on banknotes. Cambodia's national flower is the Rumdul, a small yellow-white flower with a nice smell. Indonesia has three national flowers, including the Moon Orchid. Laos' national flower is the Dok Champa, a fragrant flower used in celebrations. Malaysia's national flower is the Hibiscus, with five red petals representing courage.
The document summarizes the national flowers of several ASEAN countries. Brunei's national flower is the Simpur, a yellow flower with large petals and leaves that is featured on banknotes. Cambodia's national flower is the Rumdul, a small yellow-white flower with a nice smell. Indonesia has three national flowers, including the Moon Orchid. Laos' national flower is the Dok Champa, a fragrant flower used in celebrations. Malaysia's national flower is the Hibiscus, with five red petals representing courage.
The document summarizes the national flowers of several ASEAN countries. Brunei's national flower is the Simpur, a yellow flower with large petals and leaves that is featured on banknotes. Cambodia's national flower is the Rumdul, a small yellow-white flower with a nice smell. Indonesia has three national flowers, including the Moon Orchid. Laos' national flower is the Dok Champa, a fragrant flower used in celebrations. Malaysia's national flower is the Hibiscus, with five red petals representing courage.
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ASEAN National Flowers (Part 1)
Brunei Darussalam 'The Simpur' (Dillenia Suffroticosa) Features :
*It has five, yellow and large petals.
*The leaves arelarge. * When blossom, it spread out like an umbrella. * The picture of this simpur can be seen in the Brunei dollar bank note. * It can usually be seen in the art and design for traditional handicrafts. *Can also be of medicinal used.
Cambodia 'The Rumdul' (Mitrella Mesnyi) Features : *The colour of this small flower is yellowish white. * It has a nice smell especially in the evening. *This flower used to be compared to the women of Cambodia in the past. *Can be seen everywhere in the country.
Indonesia 'The Moon Orchid' or 'Anggerek Bulan' (Phalaenopsis Amabilis) Features: *Indonesia has three National Flowers and this is one of them. *Jasminum Sombac (Melati) and Rafflesia Arnoldii are the other two flowers. *The Moon Orchid usually blooms in the moist area, and therefor this plant can usually be found in the lowland parts of Indonesia.
Laos 'The Dok Champa' (Plumeria) Features: *The flower has a sweet scent. *It comes in many different colours; red, yellow, pink and multiple pastels. * It blooms everyday and can last for a long time. * The people of Lao represents this plant as sincerity and joy of life. * The flower is usually used in a celebrations for decorations and can be made as a garland to welcome the guests.
Malaysia 'Bunga Raya' (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis) Features:
*Bunga Raya is officially adopted as Malaysia National Flower since 1960.
*The flower has five petals and this is referred as the 'Five Principles of Nationhood'. * The flower is red in colour and this shows courage. *It can be found almost everywhere in Malaysia. *The plants can be make use for comestic as well as medicines.
ASEAN National Flowers (Part 2)
Myanmar 'The Paduak' (Pterocarpus Indicus) Features:
*The people of Myanmar regard this flower as a symbol of strengh and durability. *As beautiful as it is, it also suggests youth, love and romance. * It plays important roles both in religious and traditional occassions. *Can be seen everywhere in Myanmar. *The wood of this plant is used to make furnitures.
The Philippines 'The Sampaguita Jasmine' (Arabian Jasmine) Features:
* Adopted officially as the National flower of the Philippines in 1934.
*It blooms for the full year. *It is a star-shaped white flower. *It has a sweet and unique smell and at night the flowers open. *The flowers can wilt in a day. * The flower represent the Filipino people as purity, simplicity, humility and strength.
Singapore 'Vanda Miss Joaquin' Features:
*Singapore has adopted this flower as its National Flower in 1981.
* The most common type of flowers planted in Singapore. *It is a mixture of one flower with another (hybrid) *It is named after its breeder. The flowers are purple and they bloom throughout the year.
Thailand 'The Ratchaphruek' (Cassia Fistula Linn) Features:
* It is a well-known flower in Thailand.
*It is cluster-shaped. *The colour of the flower, which is yellow is regarded as the colour of Buddhism and glory. *The flower also represent unity and harmony of the Thai people. *When blossoming, the leaves will shed off from the tree, while the beautiful yello flowers would hang on its branches. *Can be found everywhere in Thailand.
Vietnam 'The Lotus' Features:
*Also known as the 'Flower of the Dawn'.
*Can be found in the lakes and ponds. *It symbolises the purity, commitment and optimism for tomorrow. *The beauty of this flower is often mentioned in the Viatnamese folk songs and poems.
