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🇲🇲 The flowers of Myanmar

77 pages from Myanmar: its flowers, the things made with them and the places to see them, across 6 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 1Kachin 1Magway 1Sagaing 1Yangon 1
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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 Common sageSalvia officinalis A Mediterranean herb with grey-green leaves and blue to purple flowers 🇨🇳 China and 1 more · Herb or useful flower Arabian coffeeCoffea arabica The white-flowered shrub whose beans make most of the world’s coffee 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 4 more · Wildflower FoxgloveDigitalis purpurea Tall spikes of bell-shaped, spotted flowers in purple, pink, white or yellow 🇩🇪 Germany and 5 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 Bengal trumpetThunbergia grandiflora A climbing vine with large blue-violet trumpet flowers from Southeast Asia 🇮🇳 India and 7 more · Climber 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 Grecian foxgloveDigitalis lanata A woolly-leaved foxglove of the Balkans, source of the heart drug digoxin 🇦🇱 Albania and 9 more · Wildflower Bush clockvineThunbergia erecta A tropical African shrub with velvety blue or purple flowers and yellow centers 🇬🇦 Gabon and 8 more · Garden flower Yellow oleanderCascabela thevetia A tropical shrub with funnel-shaped yellow flowers and toxic seeds 🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 more · Flowering shrub Pride of IndiaLagerstroemia speciosa A tree with showy pink to purple flowers, grown across South and Southeast Asia 🇮🇳 India and 6 more · Flowering tree 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 MoonflowerIpomoea alba A night-blooming vine with large white fragrant flowers 🇨🇳 China and 4 more · Wildflower ChampakMagnolia champaca A tall tree with fragrant yellow to orange flowers, prized in South and Southeast Asia 🇲🇲 Myanmar and 7 more · Flowering tree Scarlet jungleflameIxora coccinea A dense evergreen shrub with year-round scarlet flower clusters 🇮🇳 India and 6 more · Flowering shrub Lycoris Bulb flowers of Asia, known for their bright blooms and leafless stems 🇨🇳 China and 6 more · Wildflower Aztec marigoldTagetes erecta The golden-yellow flower of Mexican altars and Day of the Dead offerings 🇲🇽 Mexico and 6 more · Wildflower Iris tectorum鸢尾 A blue or white iris once grown on rooftops in China and Japan 🇨🇳 China and 5 more · Wildflower Place National Kandawgyi Botanical Gardensကန်တော်ကြီး အမျိုးသား ရုက္ခဗေဒ ဥယျာဉ် A large botanical garden in the hill town of Pyin U Lwin, Myanmar Mandalay, 🇲🇲 Myanmar · Botanical garden, December Hubei AnemoneEriocapitella hupehensis A late-summer flowering perennial with purple, pink or white blooms 🇨🇳 China and 5 more · Wildflower

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