The Kesidang flower is the name known by the local Malaysian. While scientifically it is known as vallaris glabra which belongs to the Apocynaceae family.
The plant:
It is a moderate woody climber and grows easily and does not need much care. We can trim it into a bush or hedge.
The flower:
The plant small, pretty white flowers grow in panicles of several blossoms in each bunch. Most people love to grow the plant beside their window as its fragrance is very noticeable early in the morning.
Imagine opening your window in the morning and light fragrance smell of Kesidang fills your room and lingers in the air.
Isn’t it a very relaxing way to kick starts your day?
Its' usage in the local community:
These small pretty flowers are suitable for decorations due to its fragrance. It is the perfect plant to decorate the garden in temples , churches and wedding venue.It is often used to adorn locales of various functions as well as other events and celebrations .
Traditional Malaccan women, the Malay women, Nyonya ladies and Chitty women use bunches of these tiny, white flowers to beautify their hair at bridal rituals and special occasions as it serves as natural perfume for them.
The fragrance is light and lingers in the air creating a magical feeling. These tiny flowers are often mixed with other perfumed plants for the preparation of bunga rampai. Bunga rampai is the local pot-pourri used mainly at Malay weddings during the merenjis ceremony.
The Peranakan put the bunga rampai on their wedding beds to create a romantic atmosphere for the first night! I share with you the Ingredients to make Bunga Rampai .
Are you aware that this beautiful flower is the state flower of Melaka?
The flowers, just like the small sized Melaka, though small, its beauty and fragrance will capture your senses just like the Historical State of Melaka capture your hearts with its friendly multiethnic people and unique cultural.
