Most Balinese would consider the Frangipani (bunga jepun or bunga kamboja) the most common Balinese flower – it is found in almost every street corner, house, and region – and a signature flower.

There are many traditional Balinese flowers and plants but some of the more common Balinese flower types include frangipani, ylang-ylang, marigolds, lotuses, hibiscuses, and heliconia.

Frangipani – endemic to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the plumeria (as scientifically named) is grown as ornamentals in warm regions. This is the ubiquitous Balinese flower, showing up as garden plants as well as in every ceremonial procession.

The farming of marigolds in Bali In Indonesia the marigold flower is called Kenikir and the Balinese name is Bungan Mitir or Gemitir. The plants used in Bali usually have yellow-gold flowers, and sometimes light red or brown and they bloom continually.