Cambodia is a country located on the South Asian peninsula. It has a warm, tropical climate, which is perfect for the growth of various native flowers. Cambodia flowers are famous for their fragrance, beauty, and symbolic significance throughout the world. Some of the native flowers of Cambodia are mentioned below.
Rumdul flower.
The Rumdul tree flower is a flower native to Cambodia. It became the national flower of Cambodia in 2005. It is a small flower with three petals and a yellowish-white color. This flower is known for its fragrance that can be smelled even from a distance. In fact, women were compared to this flower for its fragrance. It was also used for the production of lip waxes for women due to its fragrance. The flower and the tree can be seen in all parts of the country. The rumdul tree is grown in homes and parks across the country for decorative purposes.
Lotus
The lotus thrives in the warm, tropical climate of Cambodia. Although it is the national flower of India, the lotus is native to Cambodia. The flower is sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. It is a symbol of purity and creation in Hinduism and of spiritual enlightenment and purification in Buddhism. The flower has eight white petals that open in the morning and fade at dusk the same day.
Orchid
The orchid can be found on almost every continent in the world. It has caught the attention of many people around the world. In fact, it is one of the most exquisite flowers in the world and many nations have adopted it as their national flower. The Asian orchid is native to Cambodia. It has three inner and outer petals, which are multi-colored.
Frangipani flower
This is another flower native to Cambodia. The petals of this flower are shiny, waxy, and fragrant. It is pink with a hint of bronze. Due to its pleasant aroma, it is often used in bouquets. The flower petals last a long time, especially in prolonged tropical climates like Cambodia.
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is actually small in size and yellow or white in color. However, each group is surrounded by bracts of different colors, including pink, purple, red, orange, white, and yellow. It flourishes in Cambodia due to the country’s suitable climate.
There are many other flowers that are grown in Cambodia. Some of them are lobster claw flower, equestrian star flower, and globe amaranth flower.