This article contains images of four flowers in the Philippines. These are: Bougainvillea spectabilis, Dona Aurora, Dona Luz and plumeria.
Bougainvillea spectabilis is a popular garden plant in the Philippines. It is a shrub which is known for its very small, white flowers surrounded by thin, delicate bracts. The bracts may be red, pink, white, yellow or orange in color. The bougainvillea blooms throughout the year, and it is terribly attractive when it is in full bloom.
Bougainvillea spectabilis with White Bracts in San Fernando, Pampanga
Dona Aurora and Dona Luz are two kinds of mussaenda. Dona Aurora and Dona Luz have soft, large and thick bracts or sepals which serve as background for their small, star-shaped, yellow flowers. However, the color of the bracts of Dona Aurora is white while the color of the bracts of Dona Luz is pink. Like the Bougainvillea spectabilis, mussaenda like lots of sunlight. They bloom throughout the year, and they are most beautiful during summer.
Dona Luz at University Avenue, University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus, Quezon City
Plumeria or kalatsutsi is a flowering small tree. It produces a flower with pink color or with white color that is blended with pink, yellow or red color, and the flower produces a fragrant smell. It is an ornamental plant used in homes, schools and parks.
