Brunei's Rare Flora At ICC Exhibition

Bandar Seri Begawan – Rare species of ornamental plants are now on display at the International Convention Centre today.

Flowers displayed during the competition will be put up for sale right after the opening ceremony in the morning.

Potted plants, wild ferns, and orchids, both local and imported, were among the flowers displayed and judged yesterday.

The sumbui-sumbui or pitcher plant is one of the local plants displayed here. These are plants of wild origin and have medicinal uses.

These local orchids, known as tiger orchids, are rare species which can only be found in the rainforest. It can grow up to a height of eight feet.

Another plant on show is a type of fern locally known as lukut.

This plant normally grows on tall trees.

Judging of the flowers is based on five criteria.

Dayang Norhadini Haji Saini, co-head of the flower competition, said the public will be able to buy the flowers displayed here only after the opening ceremony.

The exhibition is open to the public until August 15, from 8am to 8pm. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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