12 Types of Decorative Flowers

Types of Decorative Flowers - Flowers are a universal language, they are used to grow in gardens, or even on roadsides. Flowers are not only used as decorations in the garden, but can also beautify the house, and even serve as gifts.

Flowers also have a biological function, namely to facilitate reproduction and provide a mechanism for the union of sperm and eggs. Flowers will facilitate cross-pollination resulting from cross-pollination or self-pollination.

Some flowers produce diaspores without fertilization. Flowers contain sporangia and become a place for gametophyte development. Today, flowers have evolved to attract animals thereby causing them to become a place for pollen transfer.

Flowers themselves have long been admired and used by humans. Not only that, flowers are also objects of romance, ritual, religion, medicine, and even a source of food. The article below will discuss more about flowers and some examples.

 

Understanding Flowers

Flowers, in English flower. The word flower itself comes from Middle English which refers to the soil grains and reproductive structures in plants. Originally the term flower came from the Latin name for the Italian goddess of flowers, namely flora. In their range of colours, sizes, shapes and anatomical arrangements, flowers present an endless variety of combinations.

They range in size from small flowers to giant flowers. Some flower plants such as magnolias, tulips and petunias are relatively large and showy, they are also produced singly. Meanwhile, flowers such as daisies, lilacs, have a small size and are planted in groups. Regardless of the type, all flowers have the same function, namely the reproduction of species through the production of seeds.

 

Flower Structure

Flowers have two important parts, the vegetative part, namely the petals and structures in the perianth, and the reproductive part, such as the stamens and pistil. In general, flowers consist of four types of structures attached to the ends of short stalks. The flower axis is a modified stem, unlike leafy vegetative stems.

The flower parts are generally arranged in a circle, the circle part is usually four different structures. The outer petals consist of sepals, there is a crown consisting of flower petals, stamens and pistils. Petals and sepals together form the flower envelope. The sepals are usually greenish in color and often resemble leaves. In contrast to the flower petals which have striking colors.

Flowers that have sepals, stamen petals and pistils are complete flowers. If there is a flower that does not have one of these structures, it is called an incomplete flower. Stamens and pistils are not present together in all flowers. If one flower has stamens and pistil together, then it is called a perfect flower or it can also be called bisexual. Flowers that do not have pistils are called male flowers, and those that have stamens are called female flowers.

 

Types of Decorative Flowers

Flowers are plants that have many types. Here are some types of flowers:

Adenium

Adenium obesum is grown as an ornamental plant in temperate climates. Many hybrids have been developed. Adenium is loved for its colorful flowers as well as its thick and unusual petals. They can be grown for years in pots and are commonly used for bonsai.

Adenium is also known as desert rose. In Thailand, adenium is also known as bangkok kalachuchi. Because of its resemblance to the mini frangipani plant and often used as a bonsai, Adenium obesum is also known as Japanese frangipani.

The book below describes the various types of adenium flowers, flowers with white petals with a red bottom funnel and yellow on top. This pattern is rarely found in flowers that have white petals.

This is a very rare adenium flower. Flowers with white petals with a red lower funnel and a yellow top. Such a pattern is very rarely found on white petals. There's another one. Obesum hybrid leaves variegata. The color of the variegata is predominantly milky white and gray green, in stark contrast to the red flowers. The newest one is the adenium flower with a splash pattern with a combination of 3 colors. They are all side by side with yellow adenium, stacked crown, green and black adenium. Trubus collected the latest generation of adenium flowers from the results of coverage in Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the homeland.***

 

Sun

Sunflowers come from America. Sunflower seeds were originally found in Mexico dating back to 2100 BC. Native Americans grew sunflowers as a plant that originated in Mexico. In the 16th century, the descendants of the first sunflowers were brought from America to Europe by colonists. Called sunflower because this flower is always inclined towards the sun.

Before blooming, sunflowers will tilt during the day to face the sun. They do that to get more supply of sunlight. The supply of sunlight is very important in the process of photosynthesis. When mature, sunflowers will always face east, the direction the sun rises, to always be warmed by the sun.

Sunflowers can be an inspiration for a piece of writing. One of them is a novel entitled Seven Sunflowers by Tanti Susilawati. This novel tells of a woman who wants to solve the mystery of who always gives her gifts and embeds a sunflower brooch in every gift.

 

Roses

Roses are best known as ornamental plants grown in gardens and sometimes indoors. Roses are usually also used for fragrances and cut flower plants that are traded. Some have grown it as a landscape crop, for hedge and other utilitarian purposes. The stems of roses and young shoots of roses are edible, as are the petals.

Roses are rich in vitamin C, they can be eaten raw. Not infrequently also make them jam, soup, and also a mixture for tea. They can also be filtered and made into syrup. In France, rose syrup is widely used, most often made from rose petal extract. Roses are also very popular for desserts such as rose-flavored ice cream.

 

Lily

In the language of Victorian flowers, the lily symbolizes love, passion and affection for those we love. The orange lily symbolizes warmth and happiness. The lily is the most commonly used flower at funerals. This symbolically signifies that the soul of the deceased has been returned to being holy again.

Some species of lilies are poisonous, especially to cats. Lily flowers are also used in the culinary world. In China, lilies are usually used to enhance the flavor of soups. Lily flowers and tubers are usually eaten in the summer, because they are believed to reduce internal heat. The lily flower is also said to have properties for treating lung diseases and has tonic properties.

 

Tulips

The tulip became a sacred symbol for the Turks, because when written in Arabic, it has the same letter as Allah's. Tulips are also related to the House of Osman, so tulips were widely used in decorative motifs on mosques, tiles, cloth, glassware and others during the Ottoman Empire. Tulips are also seen as a symbol of abundance and joy.

Tulips are becoming a very popular plant in the East and West. While the tulip in Turkish culture is a symbol of heaven on earth. In the Netherlands, the tulip represents the brevity of life. In Christianity, tulips symbolize passion, love and trust. White tulips and purple tulips are important aspects of Easter. White tulips have a meaning as forgiveness and purple tulips as royalty.

 

Orchid Flower

Besides roses, the scent of orchids is also used as a fragrance. Orchid flowers or orchids have important uses. Most orchids are cultivated for their flowers. Most orchids are grown and cultivated in tropical or subtropical areas. However, there are also species that can grow in cold climates and are found in abundance in the market.

In addition to fragrance, orchid flowers can also be used in the culinary world. The underground bulbs of the orchid are ground into a powder and used for cooking. In addition, it can also be used as a mixture in hot drinks and ice cream, such as Turkish ice cream. Orchid flowers also have symbolic value. For example, the orchid flower as the national flower of Singapore and Costa Rica.

 

Carnation Flowers

Carnations are one of the most popular flower plants in England. Carnation flowers or also known as carnations mostly come from Europe and Asia. There is a theory that explains that the pink color of the carnation flower is named after the lacy edges of the petals. This lacy flower has become the national flower of Spain, Slovenia and Monaco.

Carnations are also a symbol for Mother's Day and weddings. This tradition originated with Anna Jarvis, the originator of Mother's Day in America. He chose carnations as a symbol of Mother's Day, because his mother really liked carnations. Almost the same as in Korea carnations are used on parents' day. According to them, carnations represent love, gratitude and admiration.

 

Freesia Flowers

Freesia flowers are flowers that have a trumpet-like shape. These colorful and unique petals make them very pretty to plant. This plant actually comes from a cross made in the 19th century between F. refracta and F. leichtini. Unlike other flowers that are often named in Latin, this flower is named after the botanist and doctor, Friedrich Freese.

Freesia has a specific and pleasant aroma. That's why freesia is often used in hand creams, shampoos and candles. Freesia itself is also often used in wedding bouquets. Some species of freesia are found in the Cape province. This flower comes from southern Kenya to South Africa.

 

Lavender flower

The American National Institutes of Health states that lavender flowers are considered safe for consumption. In addition, lavender flowers can also be used as a treatment for anxiety disorders. However, the American National Institutes of Health does not recommend the use of lavender for pregnant and lactating women because of its subtle effects. Not only used in medicine, lavender flowers that have a calming aroma are also used as perfumes, soaps, and candles.

Lavender flowers are also used in food for their sweet fragrance and taste. Not only for sweets, lavender flowers can also be used for pasta and salads. Lavender buds are commonly used to flavor foods, even green lavender buds are more flavorful than rosemary.

 

Chrysanthemum Flower

Chrysanthemum was originally cultivated in China as an herbal plant in the 15th century. After China, chrysanthemum cultivation spread to Japan in the Heian period. There are so many colors, shapes and varieties that were created. Yellow and white chrysanthemum is widely used as a tea in various East Asian countries. Not only for tea, the leaves of this flower can also be eaten like vegetables.

The NASA Clean Air Study also found that chrysanthemum plants are useful for reducing indoor pollution. In several countries on the European continent such as France, Belgium, Italy and Spain, the chrysanthemum flower is symbolized as death. Therefore, some of these countries use this flower a lot in funerals.

 

Hydrangea Flower

Hydrangeas are popular houseplants, they are mostly grown for their large flower heads. Hydrangea macrophylla is by far the most widely planted. Hydrangea macrophylla, also known as large-leaved hydrangea. Some of these species are best pruned annually when new leaf buds begin to appear. If not pruned regularly, the bush will grow very long and may break.

Hydrangea roots and rhizomes are indicated as a treatment for urinary tract conditions and may have diuretic properties. Hydrangeas are quite poisonous if eaten. Some hydrangeas are sometimes smoked as an intoxicating drink, despite the danger of illness and even death. The effect is the same as cyanide. Flowers on hydrangea bushes can change from blue to pink or from pink to blue from one season to the next depending on the acidity of the soil.

 

Anthurium Flower

In 1860, at least 183 species of anthurium flowers were discovered. Initially this flower came from America and was distributed from Mexico to Argentina. The leaves are shaped like clusters and very varied. The inflorescences of anthurium produce beautiful small flowers. At the end of 2006, this flower was very popular in Indonesia as the leader of ornamental plants.

The types of anthurium flowers can be read further in this book. This book also includes beautiful photos of various types of anthurium flowers. In addition, it is also equipped with cultivation techniques and explains the business prospects of anthurium flowers. This anthurium book is also accompanied by tips on caring for, crossing and overcoming pests on anthurium flowers.

Flowers have become a symbol of beauty in most of the world's civilizations today. Giving flowers is still one of the most popular social facilities. As a gift, flowers have a function and meaning as an expression of affection for partners, friends and family members. Flowers are also used as decorations ranging from wedding ceremonies, to honoring someone who has died.

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