National Flower (Rumdul)

The Rumdul (Mitrella mesnyi) is Cambodia's national flower, prized for its intoxicating evening fragrance

The Rumdul (Sphaerocoryne affinis, formerly Mitrella mesnyi) is a small, pale-yellow flower with an intensely sweet fragrance that is strongest in the evening. It was designated Cambodia's national flower and appears in traditional songs and poetry. The evergreen tree grows throughout Southeast Asia but holds special cultural significance in Cambodia, often planted near homes and temples. The flower symbolizes the Khmer people's gentle and sweet character.