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🇲🇲 The flowers of Myanmar

88 pages from Myanmar: its flowers, the things made with them and the places to see them, across 7 cities and regions.

Myanmar’s plant life is shaped by its varied climate and terrain, with tropical rainforests, monsoon forests, alpine areas, and mangrove coasts. The country is especially rich in orchids and other flowering plants, with over 14,000 species recorded. Its flora stands out for both its diversity and the presence of many native species.

The plant life of Myanmar

Myanmar’s flora is shaped by its wide range of habitats, from humid tropical rainforests to dry monsoon forests and high mountain tundra. The country’s forests are mainly of two types: monsoon forests, which experience a dry season and are dominated by deciduous trees, and rainforests, which stay wet most of the year and are filled with evergreen broadleaf plants. Plant diversity is high, with more than 14,000 species, including a large number of orchids, legumes, grasses, and daisies. Coastal areas also support unique mangrove and beach vegetation.

From region to region in Myanmar

Plant life in Myanmar changes with geography. The north, especially in the Himalayas, shifts from subtropical broadleaf forests at lower elevations to conifer and alpine scrub at higher altitudes. Central regions, from Yangon to Myitkyina, are mostly monsoon forests. The far south, near peninsular Malaysia, is mainly rainforest. Coastal zones have tidal forests and mangroves, while beaches are lined with palms, hibiscus, and casuarinas.

Flowers to know in Myanmar

Orchids are especially prominent among Myanmar’s flowering plants, as the orchid family is the largest in the country. Other major groups include legumes, grasses, and members of the daisy and coffee families. Mangroves along the coast are notable for their salt resistance. Many species are native, with over 13,000 indigenous plants recorded.

Threats and protection in Myanmar

Myanmar’s mangrove forests have been much reduced, especially along the coast, due to habitat loss. Deforestation is a significant concern for the country’s plant life. Conservation efforts are important to protect the many native and unique species found in Myanmar’s varied ecosystems.

Where this page comes from

The facts in this overview come from the Wikipedia article "Wildlife of Myanmar", written by its contributors and used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Phool rewrote the text in its own words, with AI assistance, and compares every page with the article to make sure no passage is copied. It may be reused under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence with a link back.

Cities and regions of Myanmar

Mandalay 2Amarapura 1Chin Hills 1Kachin 1Magway 1Sagaing 1Yangon 1
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ColourRedPinkOrangeYellowWhiteCreamBluePurpleGreenMaroonMany-coloured
KindWildflowerGarden flowerCut flowerFlowering treeFlowering shrubBulb flowerClimberOrchidWater flowerCactus or succulentAlpine flowerTropical flowerHerb or useful flower
In flowerSpringSummerMonsoonAutumnWinter
FennelFoeniculum vulgare A tall, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and yellow umbels, used for food and spice 🇨🇳 China and 7 more · Herb or useful flower Common flaxLinum usitatissimum The slender blue-flowered plant grown for linen and linseed 🇨🇳 China and 7 more · Wildflower OleanderNerium oleander A showy, evergreen shrub with clusters of pink, white or red flowers 🇲🇦 Morocco and 8 more · Flowering shrub Sensitive PlantMimosa pudica A touch-sensitive plant whose leaves fold up when disturbed 🇧🇷 Brazil and 8 more · Wildflower Thorn-appleDatura stramonium A poisonous, night-blooming plant with trumpet-shaped white or violet flowers 🇨🇳 China and 7 more · Wildflower SafflowerCarthamus tinctorius A thistle-like annual grown for oil, dye, and as a saffron substitute 🇨🇳 China and 7 more · Wildflower Common sageSalvia officinalis A Mediterranean herb with grey-green leaves and blue to purple flowers 🇨🇳 China and 1 more · Herb or useful flower BaelAegle marmelos A spiny tree with fragrant yellow-green flowers and hard-shelled aromatic fruit 🇮🇳 India and 6 more · Flowering tree AchioteBixa orellana Shrub with spiky red pods, source of the natural dye annatto 🇧🇷 Brazil and 9 more · Flowering shrub FoxgloveDigitalis purpurea Tall spikes of bell-shaped, spotted flowers in purple, pink, white or yellow 🇩🇪 Germany and 5 more · Wildflower Arabian coffeeCoffea arabica The white-flowered shrub whose beans make most of the world’s coffee 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 4 more · Wildflower Marvel of PeruMirabilis jalapa Evening-blooming garden flower with many colours on one plant 🇲🇽 Mexico and 6 more · Garden flower Yellow Himalayan fritillaryFritillaria cirrhosa A rare Himalayan lily with bell-shaped, checkered flowers and prized medicinal bulbs 🇨🇳 China and 5 more · Wildflower Bergenia A hardy perennial with large leaves and clusters of pink flowers 🇨🇳 China and 7 more · Wildflower Woodfordia fruticosadhavdi A flowering shrub found from Africa to South and Southeast Asia 🇲🇲 Myanmar and 7 more · Wildflower Bayur treePterospermum acerifolium A tall Southeast Asian tree with large fragrant white flowers and dinner-plate leaves 🇲🇲 Myanmar and 2 more · Flowering tree MahuaMadhuca longifolia A tropical tree with sweet edible flowers and oil-rich seeds 🇮🇳 India and 4 more · Flowering tree Philippine violetBarleria cristata A small shrub with violet, pink, or white funnel-shaped flowers 🇨🇳 China and 5 more · Flowering shrub Bengal trumpetThunbergia grandiflora A climbing vine with large blue-violet trumpet flowers from Southeast Asia 🇮🇳 India and 7 more · Climber Poison bulbCrinum asiaticum A large white-flowered lily grown in warm gardens, toxic if eaten 🇲🇲 Myanmar and 5 more · Wildflower Pinwheel flowerTabernaemontana divaricata A fragrant white-flowered shrub native to South and Southeast Asia 🇲🇲 Myanmar and 2 more · Flowering shrub Spanish cherryMimusops elengi A fragrant evergreen tree with cream flowers and edible fruit 🇮🇳 India and 7 more · Flowering tree Datura metelधतूरा A shrubby plant with trumpet-shaped flowers, grown for ornament and tradition 🇮🇳 India and 4 more · Garden flower Calotropis procera A tall, toxic shrub with balloon-like fruit and silky seed fibers 🇦🇴 Angola and 7 more · Wildflower Ceylon ironwoodMesua ferrea A slow-growing tree with drooping red leaves and large white scented blooms 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka and 6 more · Flowering tree Porcupine flowerBarleria prionitis A spiny yellow-flowered shrub grown for hedges, medicine and ornament 🇲🇲 Myanmar and 7 more · Flowering shrub Star jasmineJasminum multiflorum A white, scentless jasmine used in Indian weddings and worship 🇮🇳 India and 6 more · Wildflower Pieris Evergreen shrubs with bell-shaped white or pink flowers in spring 🇨🇳 China and 5 more · Flowering shrub Grecian foxgloveDigitalis lanata A woolly-leaved foxglove of the Balkans, source of the heart drug digoxin 🇦🇱 Albania and 9 more · Wildflower Yellow oleanderCascabela thevetia A tropical shrub with funnel-shaped yellow flowers and toxic seeds 🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 more · Flowering shrub Pride of BarbadosCaesalpinia pulcherrima A showy shrub with red, orange, and yellow flowers grown in warm gardens worldwide 🇧🇷 Brazil and 3 more · Flowering shrub Flame lilyGloriosa superba A striking red and yellow climbing flower, national emblem of Zimbabwe and Tamil Nadu 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe and 9 more · Wildflower Noble dendrobiumDendrobium nobile A fragrant orchid with waxy blooms from the Himalayas and southern China 🇨🇳 China and 7 more · Orchid Pride of IndiaLagerstroemia speciosa A tree with showy pink to purple flowers, grown across South and Southeast Asia 🇮🇳 India and 6 more · Flowering tree Indian coral treeErythrina variegata A thorny tree with scarlet flowers, grown across Asia and the Pacific 🇧🇷 Brazil and 7 more · Flowering tree Vandaवन्दाका A tropical orchid genus prized for its vivid, long-lasting flowers 🇮🇳 India and 5 more · Wildflower Red water lilyNymphaea rubra A red-flowered water lily found in rivers and ponds of South and Southeast Asia 🇲🇲 Myanmar and 2 more · Water flower Rhododendron arboreum A Himalayan rhododendron with clusters of red, pink, or white bell-shaped flowers 🇳🇵 Nepal and 7 more · Wildflower Wild Himalayan CherryPrunus cerasoides A cherry tree with pinkish white blossoms from the Himalayas and Southeast Asia 🇮🇳 India and 5 more · Flowering tree Flame of the forestButea monosperma A tree with vivid orange-red flowers, sacred in Hindu and Buddhist traditions 🇮🇳 India and 7 more · Flowering tree Red silk-cotton treeBombax ceiba A tall Asian tree with bright red spring flowers and cottony seed pods 🇨🇳 China and 7 more · Flowering tree Nyctanthes arbor-tristisपारिजात A fragrant night-flowering shrub with white and orange blossoms 🇮🇳 India and 5 more · Wildflower Royal poincianaDelonix regia A tropical tree with bright red-orange flowers and fern-like leaves 🇲🇬 Madagascar and 8 more · Flowering tree Golden showerCassia fistula A tree with long clusters of bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer 🇮🇳 India and 6 more · Flowering tree Great bougainvilleaBougainvillea spectabilis A climbing plant with vivid bracts, native to South America 🇧🇷 Brazil and 7 more · Wildflower MoonflowerIpomoea alba A night-blooming vine with large white fragrant flowers 🇨🇳 China and 4 more · Wildflower Crown flowerCalotropis gigantea A tall shrub with waxy white or lavender flowers and milky sap 🇮🇳 India and 8 more · Flowering shrub TriggerplantStylidium Australian wildflowers with a spring-loaded pollination column 🇦🇺 Australia and 4 more · Wildflower
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