this is a very interesting yellow flower found in Malaysia. The Malays call it Bunga Pukul Lapan. People can tell time with its opening at about 8 every morning.
Scientific name: Turnera subulata
Common name: White Alder, Sulphur Alder, Politician's flower, White Butter Cup, Dark Eyed Turnera
Common name: White Alder, Sulphur Alder, Politician's flower, White Butter Cup, Dark Eyed Turnera
Malay name:
Bunga Lidah kuching (cat's tongue), Bunga Kembang Pukul Lapan, Bunga Delapan (8 O'clock flower)
Bunga Lidah kuching (cat's tongue), Bunga Kembang Pukul Lapan, Bunga Delapan (8 O'clock flower)
Family: Turneraceae (Yellow Alder family)
Origin: Tropical American (Mexico, Jamaica, Brazil)
Category: Ever-flowering perennial herb
1 comment:
This type of flowers attract bees and shut down usually at 1-2 the latest! :)
I like it as it can attract kelutut bees too...
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