The state flowers of Indian states and Union Territories represent the rich floral diversity and cultural heritage of India. Each state and UT except the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu has officially selected a flower that symbolizes its natural beauty, ecological significance, and regional identity. These flowers are often native to the region and hold cultural, religious, or historical importance. For example, the lotus, which is also the national flower of India, represents purity and spirituality. Studying state flowers helps us understand India’s biodiversity and promotes awareness about plant conservation. They also play an important role in environmental education and are frequently asked about in competitive exams and general knowledge studies.
Here are the list of State Flowers of Indian states and Union Territories
State Flowers of Indian States:
| Sr. No | State | State Flower | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andhra Pradesh | Jasmine (also known as Malle Puvvu) | Jasminum officinale |
| 2. | Arunachal Pradesh | Foxtail Orchid (also known as Kopou Phool) | Rhynchostylis retusa |
| 3. | Assam | Foxtail Orchid (also known as Kopou Phool) | Rhynchostylis retusa |
| 4. | Bihar | Kachnar ((also known as Mountain Ebony) | Bauhinia variegata |
| 5. | Chhattisgarh | Marigold | Tagetes |
| 6. | Goa | Red Jasmine | Plumeria rubra |
| 7. | Gujarat | Marigold | Tagetes |
| 8. | Haryana | Lotus (also known as Kamal) | Nelumbo nucifera |
| 9. | Himachal Pradesh | Pink Rhododendron (also known as Gulabi Buransh) | Rhododendron campanulatum |
| 10. | Jharkhand | Palash (also known as Dhak) | Butea monosperma |
| 11. | Karnataka | Lotus (also known as Kamal) | Nelumbo nucifera |
| 12. | Kerala | Golden Shower Tree (also known as Kanikkonna) | Cassia fistula |
| 13. | Madhya Pradesh | White Lily | Lilium candidum |
| 14. | Maharashtra | Tamhan (also known as Jarul) | Lagerstroemia speciosa |
| 15. | Manipur | Shirui Lily | Lilium mackliniae |
| 16. | Meghalaya | Lady Slipper Orchid | Paphiopedilum insigne |
| 17. | Mizoram | Red Vanda (also known as Senhri) | Renanthera imschootiana |
| 18. | Nagaland | Rhododendron | Rhododendron arboreum |
| 19. | Odisha | Ashoka flower | Saraca asoca |
| 20. | Punjab | Gladiolus (also known as Sword lily) | Gladiolus grandiflorus |
| 21. | Rajasthan | Rohida (also known as Desert Teak) | Tecomella undulata |
| 22. | Sikkim | Noble Orchid | Dendrobium nobile |
| 23. | Tamil Nadu | Gloriosa Lily (also known as Flame lily) | Gloriosa superba |
| 24. | Telangana | Tangedu puvvu | Senna auriculata |
| 25. | Tripura | Nageshwar (also known as Indian rose Chestnut) | Mesua ferrea |
| 26. | Uttar Pradesh | Palash (also known as Dhak) | Butea monosperma |
| 27. | Uttarakhand | Brahma Kamal | Saussurea obvallata |
| 28. | West Bengal | Night Flowering Jasmine (also known as Shiuli) | Nyctanthes arbor-tristis |
State Flowers of Union Territories:
| Sr. No | Union Territory | State Flower | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Andaman Pyinma (also known as Crape Myrtle) | Lagerstroemia hypoleuca |
| 2. | Chandigarh | Palash (also known as Dhak) | Butea monosperma |
| 3. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | No official state flower | - |
| 4. | Delhi | Alfalfa (also known as Lucerne) | Medicago sativa |
| 5. | Jammu and Kashmir | Lotus (also known as Kamal) | Nelumbo nucifera |
| 6. | Ladakh | Himalayan Blue Poppy (also known as Tser-sNon) | Meconopsis aculeata |
| 7. | Lakshadweep | Neelakurinji (also known as Kurinji) | Strobilanthes kunthiana |
| 8. | Puducherry | Cannon-ball flower (also known as Nagalingam) | Couroupita guianensis |
Also Read:
Capital of Indian States and Union Territories
State Birds of Indian states and Union Territories
State Animals of Indian States and Union Territories
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 How many states in India have official state flowers?
Answer: All 28 states of India have officially declared state flowers that represent their cultural and ecological identity.
Q.2 Which Indian states have same state flower i.e. Foxtail Orchid?
Answer: The state of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam have the same state flower i.e. Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa)
Q.3 What is the state flower of Uttarakhand?
Answer: The state flower of Uttarakhand is Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata), a rare Himalayan flower found at high altitudes.
Q.4 Why do Indian states have official flowers?
Answer: State flowers symbolize the natural heritage, biodiversity, and cultural significance of a particular state.
Q.5 Which is the rarest state flower in India?
Answer: The Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae) of Manipur is considered one of the rarest flowers and grows only in the Shirui Hills of Manipur.
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