National Flower of Bangladesh | Symbols of Bangladesh

National Flower of Bangladesh | Symbols of Bangladesh

The water lily commonly known as Shapla Is the National Flower of Bangladesh. The scientific name of the flower is Nymphaeaceae. It is Also Located In The Center of The Emblem of Bangladesh. It’s an aquatic flower that grows all over Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, there are so many ponds, bills, haors, and lakes everywhere in the country. And Shapla or water lily is the common flower in these water bodies. They are tuberous and are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water’s surface.

Generally, water lily grows in the rainy season. In the dry season, water lily dies and the root becomes dry in the ground. In the advent of rain, the water lily tree comes out from the root. The plant of water lily increases with the increase of water. To the top of the stem, there grows budding and the petals are included after rising up the buddings bloom in the breeze.

Bangladesh National Flower

The leaves of the water lily are more round than heart-shaped, bright green, 15 to 30 cm in diameter with the slit about 1/3 the length of the leaf. Leaves usually float on the water’s surface. Flowers arise on separate stalks, have brilliant white or other colors petals (30 or more per flower) with yellow/red/pink or blue centers. The flowers may float or stick above the water and each opens in the morning and closes in the afternoon. The flowers are very fragrant.

Nymphaeaceae is considered a medicinal plant in Indian Ayurvedic medicine under the name Ambal; it was mainly used to treat indigestion. Recent experiments have confirmed that it has medicinal qualities as an antihepatotoxic and antidiabetic. Like all waterlilies or lotuses, its tubers and rhizomes can be used as food items; they are eaten usually boiled or roasted. In the case of Nymphaeaceae, its tender leaves and flower peduncles are also valued as food.

Shapla Flower

Facts About Bangladesh National Flower

  • Common Name:  White water lily or Sada Shapla
  • Genus:  Nymphaea
  • Species:  Pubescens
  • Found in:  All over Bangladesh
  • Color:  White, Pink, Red, Blue and yellow
  • Number of petals: 8
  • Number of Sepals:  4 – 12
  • Time of blooming: All around the year, mostly in the rainy season
  • Purpose: Decoration, Food, and herbal value
  • Symbolism: Purity of soul and unity

Water lily or Shapla is the symbol of a simple natural mind us. In every watery land of Bangladesh, it grows enough. There is no one that he has not seen shapla. There is no need to cultivate it. It grows automatically, so, shapla is our national power. shapla is very familiar and dear to all. We love this ower cordially.

✅Why Water lily is the National Flower of Bangladesh?

Water lily is commonly known as Shapla in Bangladesh. It’s an aquatic flower that grows all over Bangladesh. Shapla or water lily is the common flower in water bodies.

✅What is Bangladesh Famous For?

Bangladesh is home to the world’s largest river delta, which is formed by the Brahmaputra and the Ganges river. Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans, a mangrove, and swampland in the delta. For the longest natural uninterrupted sea beach in Asia (Cox’s Bazar beach), which is 150 km long.

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