State Flowers of India: Complete List of State & UT Floral Symbols

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List of State Flower Names

State Flowers of India: India is home to 28 states and 8 Union territories, each proudly represented by an official state flower. These floral symbols serve as a tribute to the nation’s incredible botanical diversity and cultural identity. For students and aspirants, knowledge of these state emblems is essential, as questions regarding them frequently appear in government and competitive examinations.

List of State Flowers

This comprehensive guide provides an updated list of the designated state flowers across India. By exploring these symbols, you gain insight into the unique heritage and regional pride of every state. Use the detailed table below to identify each state flower along with its respective scientific name for quick and easy reference.

List of State Flowers and Their Scientific Names

States/UTs Flower NameScientific Name
Andhra PradeshWater lilyNelumbo
Arunachal PradeshLady's SlipperCypripedioideae
AssamFoxtail OrchidsRhynchostylis gigantea
BiharPot Marigold (Genda)Calendula officinalis
GujaratMarigold (Galgota)Tagetes erecta
HaryanaLotusNelumbo nucifera
Himachal PradeshRhododendronRhododendron ponticum
Jammu and KashmirCommon RhododendronRhododendron ponticum
JharkhandParrot TreeButea monosperma
KarnatakaLotusNelumbo nucifera
KeralaGolden Shower TreeCassia fistula
MeghalayaLady's SlipperCypripedioideae
Madhya PradeshParrot TreeButea monosperma
MaharashtraTamhini,JarulLagerstroemia speciosa
ManipurSiroi LilyLilium mackliniae
MizoramRed VandaRenanthera imschootiana
NagalandRhododendronRhododendron ponticum
OdishaAshokaSaraca asoca
PuducherryCannonball tree's FlowerCouroupita guianensis
RajasthanRohiraTecomella undulata
SikkimNoble orchidCymbidium goeringii
Tamil NaduGlory lilyGloriosa superba
TelanganaSenna auriculataCaesalpinioideae
TripuraNag KesarMesua ferrea
UttarakhandBrahma KamalSaussurea obvallata
Uttar PradeshPalashButea monosperma
West BengalNight-flowering JasmineNyctanthes arbor-tristis

If you are preparing for competitive exams, mastering this list is highly recommended. Questions about state flowers are common in the General Knowledge, General Awareness, and Science sections. Examiners often test your knowledge of scientific nomenclature; therefore, we suggest consistent revision to retain these details effectively. Additionally, be sure to review our Frequently Asked Questions section for insights on the most important state flowers.

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