21 Jul
The National Flowers of Indonesia – the Melati, Moon Orchid and Rafflesia
Unlike most countries, Indonesia has more than one national flower. As part of the country’s celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, 1990, Indonesia selected three flowers as the national flower of Indonesia. The Melati, Moon Orchid and Rafflesia all share in the prominence and prestige of being recognized above all over flowers in Indonesia.
The National Flowers of Indonesia
Before 1990, Indonesia did not have a particular flower recognized as the national flower. Then, as if to make up for years of neglect, the country elected three at once.
Moon Orchid Indonesia National Flower
Indonesia National Flower Melati Jasminum Sambac
Indonesia National Flower Rafflesia
Rafflesia – Unlike the more delicate orchid and symbolic flowers, Rafflesia is famous for creating the largest blossom of any flowering plant. This especially rare flower is found only in the rainforest of Indonesia. Ti can grow up to three feet across as a single blossom and is actually a parasitic plant that grows without leaves, roots or stem. The blossom is found on a host plant for nourishment, and grows only in undisturbed rainforests putting it closer to endangered as a species.
