Flowers of Bali

Balinese name: SokaIndonesian name: Soka, Kembang Asoka, Asoka, AngsokaLatin name: Ixora javanicaFamily: RubiaceaeA Javanese Ixora is a common garden plant in Bali, and its flowers are often used in offerings. There are many in hotel gardens because they bloom all year. The Indian...

Balinese name: PucukIndonesian name: Kembang SepatuLatin name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.Family: MalvaceaeThe Indonesian name for the Hibiscus means "shoe flower". This apparently comes from the Potuguese, who used the juice of the petals to blacken shoes. There are double and single...

Balinese name: JempiringIndonesian name: Kaca PiringLatin name: Gardenia floridaFamily: RubiaceaeGardenias are found in many gardens but are not popular in hotels because they do not bloom for long. When available, they are used in offerings. The Gardenia is not to be confused...