An All-Around Flower From The Philippines

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Gardens Flower on 22-12-2009

The Gumamela, or widely known as Hibiscus rosasinensis, is a species of flower popularly known in the Philippines. Along with other popular flowers philippines such as the Ylang-Ylang, Santan, Dama De Noche, Everlasting flower, Waling-Waling, and the Sampaguita, the Gumamela flower is considered as one of the Philippine’s unique species of flowers. So what is a Gumamela? Common Description This plant is an erect, much branched, smooth shrub, 1 to 4 meters in height. The leaves are ovate and 7 to 12 centimeters long, with coarsely toothed margins. The flowers are solitary, axillary, very large, about 10 centimeters long, and 12 centimeters in diameter. The calyx is green and about 2 centimeters long, with ovate lobes. The petals are red, orange, or rose white, obovate, rounded, and imbricate. The staminal tube is slender and longer than the corolla. There are many hybrids of different colored, simple flowers in addition to a few doubles. An All-Around Flower The Gumamela flower is popularly known amongst the Filipino children, particularly in the past. Gumamela was used as a substitute for soap for making bubbles, which was very common in every Filipino garden. This is done by crushing the flower in water, while mixing. This would then produce the same soapy substance that the children would use to produce bubbles. But other than a toy, the Gumamela flowers philippines are also popular for other purposes. Gumamela (Hibiscus rosasinensis) is a species of flowering plant found in cultivation throughout the Philippines. Aside from ornamentation, the gumamela flowers philippines is being used by some locals as alternative medicine. In some places in the Philippines, a paste made from gumamela flower buds are applied as a poultice to boils, cancerous swellings and mumps. A decoction of the roots, barks, leaves, and flowers are also used as a skin softener. In Malay countries, a decoction of the root is said to be used as an antidote for poisons, and as cure for venereal diseases, fevers, and coughs. A solution made from the leaves are also used as a lotion for fevers, while an infusion of the leaves is used to relieve headaches. There have been reports that the bark is being used as an agent to induce or hasten menstruation. It is also very common to see gumamela leaves applied to poultice swellings. For information visit to our site at http://www. flowersexpress. com. ph

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A Flower Other Than Philippine’s Sampaguita

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Flower Family on 07-12-2009

Other than the popular sampaguita flower philippine, the ylang-ylang flower is also known as one of the few native flowers of the Philippines. Sampaguita and the ylang-ylang are both known for their scents. Both of these flowers are also known for their use in medicine and other applications. In fact, the sampaguita flowers and ylang-ylang are usually used together in one special trademark of the Philippines. But first, what is the ylang-ylang flower? A Unique Flower The ylang-ylgang flower philippine is unique among other flowers. This is usually because of its unique features. Unlike the other flowers, the ylang-ylang flowers are usually yellow-green in color and shaped rather like starfish. But what made this flower popular is its unique sweet scent. The name ylang-ylang is derived from Tagalog, either from the word ilang, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to its natural habitat, or the word ilang-ilan, meaning “rare”, suggestive of its exceptionally delicate scent. Other than the Philippines, the ylang-ylang flower is also native to Indonesia, in which its flowers are commonly grown in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia because of its uses. Because of its scent, the ylang-ylang flowers are also used in aromatherapy. The essential oil of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and separated into different grades (extra; 1; 2; 3) according to when the distillates are obtained. The main aromatic component of ylang-ylang is methyl anthranilate. Many have even believed that the ylang-ylang flower philippine could also relieve high blood pressure, normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. Other than in medicine, the oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery for oriental or floral themed perfumes (like Chanel No. 5). Ylang-ylang’s essential oil makes up 29% of the Comoros’ annual export. Customs pertaining the use of the ylang-ylang include spreading it on the bed of newlywed couples in Indonesia. The one thing that made sampaguita and ylang-ylang popular in the Philippines is that these flower philippine are usually put together to make garlands. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. For more information visit to our site at http://www. myflowerdepot. com

About Author Samantha Forest is a veteran author who writes a wide variety of articles from gifts, flowers to online shopping. She’s now based in Cebu after living in Texas for more than a decade.

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A Flower Other Than Philippine’s Sampaguita

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Flower Family on 06-12-2009

Other than the popular sampaguita flower philippine, the ylang-ylang flower is also known as one of the few native flowers of the Philippines. Sampaguita and the ylang-ylang are both known for their scents. Both of these flowers are also known for their use in medicine and other applications. In fact, the sampaguita flowers and ylang-ylang are usually used together in one special trademark of the Philippines. But first, what is the ylang-ylang flower? A Unique Flower The ylang-ylgang flower philippine is unique among other flowers. This is usually because of its unique features. Unlike the other flowers, the ylang-ylang flowers are usually yellow-green in color and shaped rather like starfish. But what made this flower popular is its unique sweet scent. The name ylang-ylang is derived from Tagalog, either from the word ilang, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to its natural habitat, or the word ilang-ilan, meaning “rare”, suggestive of its exceptionally delicate scent. Other than the Philippines, the ylang-ylang flower is also native to Indonesia, in which its flowers are commonly grown in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia because of its uses. Because of its scent, the ylang-ylang flowers are also used in aromatherapy. The essential oil of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and separated into different grades (extra; 1; 2; 3) according to when the distillates are obtained. The main aromatic component of ylang-ylang is methyl anthranilate. Many have even believed that the ylang-ylang flower philippine could also relieve high blood pressure, normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. Other than in medicine, the oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery for oriental or floral themed perfumes (like Chanel No. 5). Ylang-ylang’s essential oil makes up 29% of the Comoros’ annual export. Customs pertaining the use of the ylang-ylang include spreading it on the bed of newlywed couples in Indonesia. The one thing that made sampaguita and ylang-ylang popular in the Philippines is that these flower philippine are usually put together to make garlands. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. For more information visit to our site at http://www. myflowerdepot. com

About Author Samantha Forest is a veteran author who writes a wide variety of articles from gifts, flowers to online shopping. She’s now based in Cebu after living in Texas for more than a decade.

A Flower Other Than Philippine’s Sampaguita

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Flower Family on 03-12-2009

Other than the popular sampaguita flower philippine, the ylang-ylang flower is also known as one of the few native flowers of the Philippines. Sampaguita and the ylang-ylang are both known for their scents. Both of these flowers are also known for their use in medicine and other applications. In fact, the sampaguita flowers and ylang-ylang are usually used together in one special trademark of the Philippines. But first, what is the ylang-ylang flower? A Unique Flower The ylang-ylgang flower philippine is unique among other flowers. This is usually because of its unique features. Unlike the other flowers, the ylang-ylang flowers are usually yellow-green in color and shaped rather like starfish. But what made this flower popular is its unique sweet scent. The name ylang-ylang is derived from Tagalog, either from the word ilang, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to its natural habitat, or the word ilang-ilan, meaning “rare”, suggestive of its exceptionally delicate scent. Other than the Philippines, the ylang-ylang flower is also native to Indonesia, in which its flowers are commonly grown in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia because of its uses. Because of its scent, the ylang-ylang flowers are also used in aromatherapy. The essential oil of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and separated into different grades (extra; 1; 2; 3) according to when the distillates are obtained. The main aromatic component of ylang-ylang is methyl anthranilate. Many have even believed that the ylang-ylang flower philippine could also relieve high blood pressure, normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. Other than in medicine, the oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery for oriental or floral themed perfumes (like Chanel No. 5). Ylang-ylang’s essential oil makes up 29% of the Comoros’ annual export. Customs pertaining the use of the ylang-ylang include spreading it on the bed of newlywed couples in Indonesia. The one thing that made sampaguita and ylang-ylang popular in the Philippines is that these flower philippine are usually put together to make garlands. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. For more information visit to our site at http://www. myflowerdepot. com

About Author Samantha Forest is a veteran author who writes a wide variety of articles from gifts, flowers to online shopping. She’s now based in Cebu after living in Texas for more than a decade.

A Flower Other Than Philippine’s Sampaguita

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Flower Family on 01-12-2009

Other than the popular sampaguita flower philippine, the ylang-ylang flower is also known as one of the few native flowers of the Philippines. Sampaguita and the ylang-ylang are both known for their scents. Both of these flowers are also known for their use in medicine and other applications. In fact, the sampaguita flowers and ylang-ylang are usually used together in one special trademark of the Philippines. But first, what is the ylang-ylang flower? A Unique Flower The ylang-ylgang flower philippine is unique among other flowers. This is usually because of its unique features. Unlike the other flowers, the ylang-ylang flowers are usually yellow-green in color and shaped rather like starfish. But what made this flower popular is its unique sweet scent. The name ylang-ylang is derived from Tagalog, either from the word ilang, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to its natural habitat, or the word ilang-ilan, meaning “rare”, suggestive of its exceptionally delicate scent. Other than the Philippines, the ylang-ylang flower is also native to Indonesia, in which its flowers are commonly grown in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia because of its uses. Because of its scent, the ylang-ylang flowers are also used in aromatherapy. The essential oil of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and separated into different grades (extra; 1; 2; 3) according to when the distillates are obtained. The main aromatic component of ylang-ylang is methyl anthranilate. Many have even believed that the ylang-ylang flower philippine could also relieve high blood pressure, normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. Other than in medicine, the oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery for oriental or floral themed perfumes (like Chanel No. 5). Ylang-ylang’s essential oil makes up 29% of the Comoros’ annual export. Customs pertaining the use of the ylang-ylang include spreading it on the bed of newlywed couples in Indonesia. The one thing that made sampaguita and ylang-ylang popular in the Philippines is that these flower philippine are usually put together to make garlands. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. For more information visit to our site at http://www. myflowerdepot. com

About Author Samantha Forest is a veteran author who writes a wide variety of articles from gifts, flowers to online shopping. She’s now based in Cebu after living in Texas for more than a decade.

A Flower Other Than Philippine’s Sampaguita

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Flower Family on 30-11-2009

Other than the popular sampaguita flower philippine, the ylang-ylang flower is also known as one of the few native flowers of the Philippines. Sampaguita and the ylang-ylang are both known for their scents. Both of these flowers are also known for their use in medicine and other applications. In fact, the sampaguita flowers and ylang-ylang are usually used together in one special trademark of the Philippines. But first, what is the ylang-ylang flower? A Unique Flower The ylang-ylgang flower philippine is unique among other flowers. This is usually because of its unique features. Unlike the other flowers, the ylang-ylang flowers are usually yellow-green in color and shaped rather like starfish. But what made this flower popular is its unique sweet scent. The name ylang-ylang is derived from Tagalog, either from the word ilang, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to its natural habitat, or the word ilang-ilan, meaning “rare”, suggestive of its exceptionally delicate scent. Other than the Philippines, the ylang-ylang flower is also native to Indonesia, in which its flowers are commonly grown in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia because of its uses. Because of its scent, the ylang-ylang flowers are also used in aromatherapy. The essential oil of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and separated into different grades (extra; 1; 2; 3) according to when the distillates are obtained. The main aromatic component of ylang-ylang is methyl anthranilate. Many have even believed that the ylang-ylang flower philippine could also relieve high blood pressure, normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. Other than in medicine, the oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery for oriental or floral themed perfumes (like Chanel No. 5). Ylang-ylang’s essential oil makes up 29% of the Comoros’ annual export. Customs pertaining the use of the ylang-ylang include spreading it on the bed of newlywed couples in Indonesia. The one thing that made sampaguita and ylang-ylang popular in the Philippines is that these flower philippine are usually put together to make garlands. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. For more information visit to our site at http://www. myflowerdepot. com

About Author Samantha Forest is a veteran author who writes a wide variety of articles from gifts, flowers to online shopping. She’s now based in Cebu after living in Texas for more than a decade.

The Flower Of The Philippines

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Gardens Flower on 28-11-2009

Philippines is one of the many countries in Asia known for their collection of rare and wild flowers, particularly flowers which are known for their scents. These flowers include the Arabian Jasmine, the Ylang-Ylang, and the “Lady of the Night”. Although not very popular in the floral market, unlike roses, tulips, and orchids, these flowers are known for their other uses, particularly the Arabian Jasmine. The Arabian Jasmine, or most popularly known as the Sampaguita flower Philippines, is known as the national flower of the Philippines. Sampaguita flowers are very popular in the Philippines, where they are strung into necklaces and sold in the streets of Manila. They are usually given to tourists, new graduates, and competition winners either as traditional welcome offerings or as honorary symbols for their achievements. The garlands are also given to saints, whether in churches or altars at home. The one feature that made the flower popular is its distinct scent. Aside from the Philippines, the sampaguita flower Philippines is also known across the world, particularly in Chinese culinary art. The Arabian Jasmine is processed and used as the main ingredient in jasmine tea. In Bengali, the flower is known as “beli” and is extremely popular for its sweet fragrance. Other than the sampaguita, the Ylang-Ylang have also been a very popular flower in the Philippines. Originating from the Tagalog word of “ilan-ilan” or “rare”, the Ylang-Ylang flower Philippines possesses a fragrant scent unlike any other. In fact its essential oils are quite useful in aromatherapy, and are believed to relieve high blood pressure and normalize sebum secretion for skin problems. Similar to the Ylang-Ylang flower, the Lady of the Night is also popular for exuding sweet scents. The only difference is that the Lady of the Night only exude’s its sweet scent at night. The Lady of the Night, or more popularity known in the Philippines as the Dama De Noche flower Philippines, is famous for its unusual biorhythm which made it the subject of legend. Its flowers bloom at night and exude a very sweet scent. Another feature that made the Dama De Noche popular is its appearance. Although widely cultivated in the Philippines, the plant was introduced from tropical America. For more information visit to our site at http://www. myflowerdepot. com

About Author Samantha Forest is a veteran author who writes a wide variety of articles from gifts, flowers to online shopping. She’s now based in Cebu after living in Texas for more than a decade.

A Flower Other Than Philippine’s Sampaguita

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Flower Family on 25-11-2009

Other than the popular sampaguita flower philippine, the ylang-ylang flower is also known as one of the few native flowers of the Philippines. Sampaguita and the ylang-ylang are both known for their scents. Both of these flowers are also known for their use in medicine and other applications. In fact, the sampaguita flowers and ylang-ylang are usually used together in one special trademark of the Philippines. But first, what is the ylang-ylang flower? A Unique Flower The ylang-ylgang flower philippine is unique among other flowers. This is usually because of its unique features. Unlike the other flowers, the ylang-ylang flowers are usually yellow-green in color and shaped rather like starfish. But what made this flower popular is its unique sweet scent. The name ylang-ylang is derived from Tagalog, either from the word ilang, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to its natural habitat, or the word ilang-ilan, meaning “rare”, suggestive of its exceptionally delicate scent. Other than the Philippines, the ylang-ylang flower is also native to Indonesia, in which its flowers are commonly grown in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia because of its uses. Because of its scent, the ylang-ylang flowers are also used in aromatherapy. The essential oil of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and separated into different grades (extra; 1; 2; 3) according to when the distillates are obtained. The main aromatic component of ylang-ylang is methyl anthranilate. Many have even believed that the ylang-ylang flower philippine could also relieve high blood pressure, normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. Other than in medicine, the oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery for oriental or floral themed perfumes (like Chanel No. 5). Ylang-ylang’s essential oil makes up 29% of the Comoros’ annual export. Customs pertaining the use of the ylang-ylang include spreading it on the bed of newlywed couples in Indonesia. The one thing that made sampaguita and ylang-ylang popular in the Philippines is that these flower philippine are usually put together to make garlands. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. For more information visit to our site at http://www. myflowerdepot. com

About Author Samantha Forest is a veteran author who writes a wide variety of articles from gifts, flowers to online shopping. She’s now based in Cebu after living in Texas for more than a decade.

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A Flower Other Than Philippine’s Sampaguita

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Gardens Flower on 23-11-2009

Other than the popular sampaguita flower philippine, the ylang-ylang flower is also known as one of the few native flowers of the Philippines. Sampaguita and the ylang-ylang are both known for their scents. Both of these flowers are also known for their use in medicine and other applications. In fact, the sampaguita flowers and ylang-ylang are usually used together in one special trademark of the Philippines. But first, what is the ylang-ylang flower? A Unique Flower The ylang-ylgang flower philippine is unique among other flowers. This is usually because of its unique features. Unlike the other flowers, the ylang-ylang flowers are usually yellow-green in color and shaped rather like starfish. But what made this flower popular is its unique sweet scent. The name ylang-ylang is derived from Tagalog, either from the word ilang, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to its natural habitat, or the word ilang-ilan, meaning “rare”, suggestive of its exceptionally delicate scent. Other than the Philippines, the ylang-ylang flower is also native to Indonesia, in which its flowers are commonly grown in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia because of its uses. Because of its scent, the ylang-ylang flowers are also used in aromatherapy. The essential oil of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and separated into different grades (extra; 1; 2; 3) according to when the distillates are obtained. The main aromatic component of ylang-ylang is methyl anthranilate. Many have even believed that the ylang-ylang flower philippine could also relieve high blood pressure, normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. Other than in medicine, the oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery for oriental or floral themed perfumes (like Chanel No. 5). Ylang-ylang’s essential oil makes up 29% of the Comoros’ annual export. Customs pertaining the use of the ylang-ylang include spreading it on the bed of newlywed couples in Indonesia. The one thing that made sampaguita and ylang-ylang popular in the Philippines is that these flower philippine are usually put together to make garlands. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. For more information visit to our site at http://www. myflowerdepot. com

About Author Samantha Forest is a veteran author who writes a wide variety of articles from gifts, flowers to online shopping. She’s now based in Cebu after living in Texas for more than a decade.

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A Flower Other Than Philippine’s Sampaguita

Posted by Sending Flowers Blog in Gardens Flower on 22-11-2009

Other than the popular sampaguita flower philippine, the ylang-ylang flower is also known as one of the few native flowers of the Philippines. Sampaguita and the ylang-ylang are both known for their scents. Both of these flowers are also known for their use in medicine and other applications. In fact, the sampaguita flowers and ylang-ylang are usually used together in one special trademark of the Philippines. But first, what is the ylang-ylang flower? A Unique Flower The ylang-ylgang flower philippine is unique among other flowers. This is usually because of its unique features. Unlike the other flowers, the ylang-ylang flowers are usually yellow-green in color and shaped rather like starfish. But what made this flower popular is its unique sweet scent. The name ylang-ylang is derived from Tagalog, either from the word ilang, meaning “wilderness”, alluding to its natural habitat, or the word ilang-ilan, meaning “rare”, suggestive of its exceptionally delicate scent. Other than the Philippines, the ylang-ylang flower is also native to Indonesia, in which its flowers are commonly grown in Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia because of its uses. Because of its scent, the ylang-ylang flowers are also used in aromatherapy. The essential oil of the flower is obtained through steam distillation of the flowers and separated into different grades (extra; 1; 2; 3) according to when the distillates are obtained. The main aromatic component of ylang-ylang is methyl anthranilate. Many have even believed that the ylang-ylang flower philippine could also relieve high blood pressure, normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. Other than in medicine, the oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery for oriental or floral themed perfumes (like Chanel No. 5). Ylang-ylang’s essential oil makes up 29% of the Comoros’ annual export. Customs pertaining the use of the ylang-ylang include spreading it on the bed of newlywed couples in Indonesia. The one thing that made sampaguita and ylang-ylang popular in the Philippines is that these flower philippine are usually put together to make garlands. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. For more information visit to our site at http://www. myflowerdepot. com

About Author Samantha Forest is a veteran author who writes a wide variety of articles from gifts, flowers to online shopping. She’s now based in Cebu after living in Texas for more than a decade.