As a woman, flowers become a symbol of beauty and love. Here's a list of beautiful flowers to symbolize countries in South-East Asia. (According to my rank of choice ;))
10. Rumduol (Rumdul)
National Flower of Cambodia
Scientific Name: Sphaerocoryne Affinis
Other names: Metrelle Mesnyi
Colour: dainty white-yellow
Symbolise Environmental preservation by the government.
9. Narra ( Angsana)
National flower of Burma.
National tree of Philippines.
Scientific name : Pterocarpus indicus
Other names: Amboyna wood, Malay padauk, Papua New Guinea rosewood, Philippine mahogany, Andaman redwood, Burmese rosewood, Narra and asana in the Philippines, Angsana, or Pashu padauk.
Colour: Golden yellow
Symbolise: Strength and Endurance
8. Golden Shower
National Flower of Thailand
Scientific Name: Cassia Fistula Linn
Other names: Dulang (Malay), Ratchaphruek (Thai)
Colour: Soft vibrant yellow
Symbolise solidarity, love, harmony, and glory
7. Frangipani
Scientific Name: Plumeria Alba
Other names: Bunga Kemboja (Malay), Dok Champa ( Laos)
Colour: yellow center with white, red, or pink petals
Symbolise: Joy in life and sincerity
6. Moth Orchid
National Flower of Indonesia.
Scientific Name: Phalaenopsis
Other names: Orkid Bulan (Malay), Charm Flower
Colour: Pure white, a canopy or yellow flower headpiece with a hint of purplish in the middle
Symbolise: The natural charm of Indonesia,
5. Simpor
National Flower of Brunei.
Scientific Name: Dillenia suffruticosa
Other names: Simpoh Air (Malay)
Colour: yellow
Symbolise: Success and development of the nation
4. Hibiscus
National Flower of Malaysia
Scientific Name: Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis
Other names: Bunga Raya, Kembang Sepatu, Bebaru, Bunga Pepulut (Malaysia), Pucuk (Indonesia).Gumamela (the Philippines)
Colour: White, yellow or red
Symbolise: Political and economic resilience. The shape of the five petals gives the meaning of the five principles of Rukun Negara (National Philosophy)
3. Jasmine
National Flower of Philipines
Scientific Name: Jasminum Sambac
Other names: Sampaguita (Tagalog), Melati (Malay), Pikake ( Hawaii)
Colour: White
Symbolise: honour, veneration, or accolade
2. Vanda Miss Joaquim
National Flower of Singapore
Scientific Name: Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim
Other names: Singapore Orchid, Princess Aloha orchid
Colour: Light pink, white, bright pinkish-purple, with an orange center with reddish-purple spots.
Symbolise: Hardiness and resilience in accordance with the nation's spirit
1. Lotus
National Flower of Vietnam
Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera
Other names: Teratai ( Malay)
Colour: pink, red, white, blue and purple
Symbolise: The purity, serenity, commitment, and optimism of the future