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Singapore is the only country to have a hybrid as her national flower. Vanda Miss Joaquim is the first registered plant hybrid from Singapore. A park, the Vanda Miss Joaquim Park, and several roads have been named after our national flower, including Vanda Drive and Vanda Crescent.
Aug 12, 2024 · The National Flower of Singapore is recognised as a National Symbol under the National Symbols Act 2022 which came into effect on 1 August 2023. This symbol is not governed by any guidelines but should still be treated with respect.
Then Minister for Culture, S. Dhanabalan, declared the orchid hybrid Vanda Miss Joaquim as Singapore’s national flower on 15 April 1981. To celebrate the announcement and showcase the new national symbol, a National Flower Week was launched on 20 July that same year.
On 15 April 1981, Vanda Miss Joaquim (Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim) was selected as Singapore's National Flower. It was selected from among 40 flowers, out of which 30 were orchids.
Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, also known as the Singapore orchid, the Princess Aloha orchid, and commonly known by its original name Vanda Miss Joaquim, is a hybrid orchid (a grex) that is the national flower of Singapore. [1]
Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, commonly referred to as Vanda Miss Joaquim, is the first recorded orchid hybrid from Singapore, created in the early 1890s.1 On 15 April 1981, the Agnes variety of the Vanda Miss Joaquim was launched as Singapore’s national flower. The plant was named after Agnes Joaquim, who is officially recognised as the breeder ...
Vanda Miss Joaquim was presented as Singapore’s National Flower 42 years ago today, on 15 April 1981. The Agnes variety of Vanda Miss Joaquim stood out from 40 shortlisted flowers, and was chosen for its vibrant colours, hardiness, and resilience – qualities that reflect the Singapore spirit.
