Spelling variations: calachuchi, kalachuchi
flowers
Popular Flowers in the Philippines
KAMYA
This word is from the Spanish camia. Continue reading “KAMYA”
SANTAN
This is a popular flower in the Philippines. They’re often red, orange, yellow or even white.
GUMAMELA
Scientific name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.
gumamela
hibiscus
(species of flower)
hibiscus
(species of flower)
MARABILYA
This word is from the Spanish maravilla. Continue reading “MARABILYA”
ILANG-ILANG
BOGAMBILYA
spelling variations: bugambilia, bugambilya, bogambilia
This word is from the English bougainvillea.
DAMA DE NOCHE
(dá·ma de nó·tse)
The Filipino name for this flower comes from the Spanish language. Spelling variation: dáma de-nótse Continue reading “DAMA DE NOCHE”