រំដួល read as Rumduol or White Cheesewood [Sphaerocoryne affinis /Rumduol, Melodorum fruticosum] is a national flower of Cambodia while Palm tree is a national plant. It was listed on 21 March 2005. It has a very pleasant fragrant and it has long been in Cambodia. Carving on Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei temple also show that Apsaras, Devine wore them together with hairstyle. It is actually a medical plants and its fruits are edible too.
Nature of the plants
- Grow in semi rainforest and mountain area, you will see a lot around Angkor Archeological Park.
- Big trees: 3-15m heights
- Flower season: between December - March (Now see it everywhere!!)
- លំដាប់ Magnoliales អំបូរ Annonaceae ពពួក Mitrella &ប្រភេទ M.mesnyi
Benefits of the plant
- Fruits for human and birds
- Skin - to treat fever, dizziness and prevent heart attack.
For more photos, read here [Khmer Language]
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@Sophia_Cambodia first when I see your Yellow picture I think that’s some fruit but I was wrong .
The flowers very beautiful I’m never seen before .very impressive with benefits of the plants . Thanks so much
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Hi dear @Nyainurjanah @, Ironically, its fruits are black, similar to Java Plum but Smaller size. The flowers smell very nice…
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The flowers is looking beautiful! @Sophia_Cambodia
Gland to know about national flower of Cambodia. Thanks for sharing your post and beautiful pictures with us.
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Thank you dear @NareshDarji glad it made you happy. It is now blooming…
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Very beautiful unique flower firstly its looks like a carving on wood looks a bit artificial I never see this flower thanks for sharing @Sophia_Cambodia
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Hello @Sophia_Cambodia ,
All picture of flowers are nice .Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures with us. Waiting for more from you.
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Thank you dear @KalyanPal glad you like the flower and sorry to come back late. I have been busy with my new work.
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Oh, I see dear @Muhammad_Usman anyone can imagine that. It doesn’t only look nice but it smells very good too. Some people would put this in front of the statue for worshipping.
Thank you my dear @anazizullah I haven’t seen your comment!
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Good day
Want to know whether I can fully open Rumdul 3 inner closed petals or not as I have never seen any photos shows these are open…?
And secondly does it smell at day time or only after dusk…?
Kindly reply…thanks in advance…
Hermosa la flor nacional de tu País. La naturaleza nos brinda estás maravillas.
La nuestra es la Flor del Ceibo, más adelante te enviaré fotos, y una historia/leyenda digna de leerse.
Saludos desde Uruguay
