There are two widely accepted national flowers for Timor-Leste: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and Delonix regia.

• Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

• Common Name

  • English: Hibiscus, Tropical Hibiscus, Rosemallow

  • Tetun: Ate metan

  • Bahasa Malaysia: Bunga Raya

  • Filipino: Gumamela

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is common and deeply embedded in Timor-Leste's biodiversity that it has become a part if their culture and identity. For the Timorese, it represents beauty, resilience, and the vibrant spirit of the people.

• Botanical Name: Delonix regia

• Common Name

  • English: Royal Poinciana, Flamboyant tree

  • Tetun: Ai-Kasi

The Delonix regia is another flower that represents the Timorese people. It showcases the people's beauty, culture, and identity.

Ai-Kassi's bright red blooms reflect the country's natural beauty and cultural heritage. It represents a historic connection to the land and its people, symbolizing both Timorese identity and a living link to the nation's past.

—The Embassy of Timor-Leste in Tokyo

Cover image: 〈Hibiscus sp. (tropical hibiscus) 8〉 by James St. John, licensed under CC-BY-2.0.

〈Timor-Leste National Flowers: Hibiscus, Delonix〉 © 2026 Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta.
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