The Flowers of Venezuela

The Flowers of Venezuela – Emblematic flowers of the states of
Venezuela
National Flower of Venezuela
Currently the Cattleya Mossiae orchid is the national flower of Venezuela, but it was
not always like this. In 1942 the Venezuelan Society of Natural Sciences made the proposal
to hold a public debate for the election of the National Flower, with three species being
proposed to compete: the Mother of Pearl Flower (Catasetum pileatum), proposed by Henri
Pittier, the Mountain Rose (Brownea grandiceps) which had been proposed by Saer
D'Eguert and the White Poppy (Papaver somniferum) proposed by Luis Oramas. Once the
vote was carried out, it was decided to choose the Mother of Pearl Flower (Catasetum
pileatum) as the National Flower.
The orchid known as the May flower would be proposed as the National Flower in
May 1949 through a resolution that was approved on May 23, 1951 by presidential decree
of the then president of the Government Board Germán Suárez Flamerich.
Cattleya Mossiae is named after the English orchidologists William Cattley and Mr.
Moss. It is also called "May Flower", due to the custom of using it to decorate the May
Cross during a traditional religious festival that bears the same name. In our country,
Venezuela, it is considered a symbol of femininity, this due to its great beauty, in addition
to the fact that for the pollination process, it is necessary that the insects be males, which
are attracted in a surprising and profound way. for its labellum. Although the May Flower
has different colors, the most representative in Venezuela is the purple one.
Apure State Flower:

Eichhornia crassipes, commonly called water hyacinth, is the emblematic flower of the
Apure State. The water hyacinth is an aquatic plant native to the fresh waters of the warm
regions of South America, in the Amazon and Plata basins. It is used as a medicinal plant,
soil fertilizer and decorative thanks to its flower that stands out for its delicate lilac petals.
It is considered a pest in various regions of the planet. It has been found to be useful
for diabetes, bruises and even as an aphrodisiac. It is used for the manufacture of compost,
paper and textile fibers.
Aragua State Flower:

The samán is the emblematic tree of the Aragua State, also known as Samanea Saman,
rain tree, cenízaro, ash tree, tamarind. Its flowers have a clustered shape that adorns the
entire state with its vibrant white and pink tones.
Flower of the State of Carabobo and the State of Zulia:

The Cayenne or Hibiscus flower is the Emblematic Flower of the Carabobo State and
the Zulia State. Cayenne has about 150 species that belong to the Malvaceae family, this
genus ranges from herbaceous plants to small shrubs and small trees, its flowers are long,
conspicuous in the shape of a trumpet, it has different shades between white, pink, red,
purple, yellow , oranges Among its uses is ornamental, in some places it is edible and is a
substitute for spinach, it is consumed raw or cooked, it is also used as a colorant to give a
purple touch to dishes. Medicinal properties such as antispasmodic, astringent,
antidiarrheal, and anti-irritant, as well as cosmetic uses, are attributed to this spice. It is
known to be the national flower of Malacia as well as a symbol of the Dominican Republic,
Puerto Rico and Hawaii.
Emblematic flower of the Cojedes State:

The Apamate, Tabebuia rosea, is the emblematic tree of the Cojedes State. Also called
the colored trumpet tree for its characteristic flowers, trumpet-shaped with a yellowish
center and pale pink petals that spread like a trumpet. The apamate has periods of intense
flowering where it is almost completely covered in these pink flowers and they adorn the
entire savannah.
Flower of the Capital District:

The Ceiba is the Emblematic Tree of the Capital District. It belongs to a botanical
genus of flowering plants that make up about 20 recognized species. The Ceiba flower is
delicate, small, an intense fuchsia with a center spotted with white, yellow and brown. The
ceiba or yaaxche as they call it in the Mayan language, have the belief that the universe is
structured in three planes, and they communicate through the sacred ceiba and its sacred
branches are what allow the opening of the 13 heavens.
Mérida State Flower:

The Frailejón or (Espeletia Schultzii) was proclaimed the emblematic flower of the
State of Mérida. Also known as frailejón October. The name frailejón “originates” from its
discovery in the botanical expedition, due to its shadowed resemblance in the fog to the
Capuchin friars during the colony, it is found in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador and
Venezuela, and grows up to 4,300 meters above sea level (altitude) In the moor, it can
reach up to 2 meters in height, it has a thick stem with a tuft of leaves at the tips, a showy
yellow color, with female flowers on the periphery and male flowers on the disc. It blooms
from October to January, it is pollinated by bees to collect nectar and pollen from its
flowers, due to its ornamental use in Venezuela it is under threat due to commercial
exploitation, appearing in the red book of Venezuelan flora. .
The Yaracuy State Flower:

The Mountain Rose or Brownea macrophylla is the emblematic flower of the Yaracuy
State. Also called the Venezuelan rose and scarlet flame bean. It is a species belonging to
the Fabaceae family, it is slow growing but can reach 6 to 20 meters in height, the first
leaves are pale green with a small pink and cream-colored points, but as they mature they
become brownish-pink in color, and finally completely green in color, the flowers measure
up to 20 cm in diameter. It has the particularity of producing large quantities of nectar,
therefore they are an easy target for hummingbirds and butterflies. At night the leaves rise
and are exposed to the night dew, then they sink in the morning to protect the flowers from
the sun.

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The Flowers of Venezuela – Emblematic flowers of the states of

National Flower of Venezuela

Apure State Flower:

Aragua State Flower:

Flower of the State of Carabobo and the State of Zulia:

Emblematic flower of the Cojedes State:

Flower of the Capital District:

Mérida State Flower:

The Yaracuy State Flower:

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