The Sampaguita Flower: Its Meanings & Symbolism

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The sampaquita flower is a tropical flower that grows wild throughout southern Asia and the South pacific. It produces waxy white flowers and glossy green foliage on climbing vines. The attractive blooms and heady fragrance has made this a popular flower for garland making, adorning the hair or in floral arrangements.

 What Does the Sampaguita Flower Mean?

  • Love

  • Fidelity

  • Devotion

  • Dedication

  • Purity

  • Divine Hope

The sampaguita flower is considered the flower of love in many South Asian countries, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is used in wedding and religious ceremonies to symbolize love, devotion, purity and divine hope.

Etymological Meaning of the Sampaguita Flower

Sampaguita is the common for ‘Jasminum sambac’, a flower in the same family as the common jasmine (Jasminum grandiflores). Sampaguita is also referred to as the Philippine Jasmine or Arabian Jasmine. It differs from the common jasmine in that it grows on an evergreen vine, while many common jasmine grow on smaller shrubs or bushes. The flowers and the fragrance are similar.

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The common name  sampaguita is believed to  come from the Spanish words “sumpa kita” which means “I promise you.” According to legend, a young princess named Lakambini inherited the rule of the Kingdom when her father passed away. But, she was inexperienced in the way of government rule and the land was in danger of being invaded. When Prince Lakan Galing  decided to help the princess, she quickly fell in love with him. On a hill over the sea, she embraced him and promised him marriage with the words sumpa kita meaning I promise you. Shortly afterward, Galing decided to go to sea to seek out and destroy the enemy, leaving Lakambini behind. Each day, the princess went to the top of the hill to watch for the return of her prince, but he never returned. After days of watching from the hilltop, Lakambini collapsed and died of grief.  She was buried on the hilltop where she had promised marriage to Galing. A short time after her death a tiny vine covered with fragrant white flowers appeared. The natives named the flower sampaquita. It symbolizes the undying love and devotion of the grief-stricken princess.

Symbolism of the Sampaguita Flower

The sampaquita flower has a long history as a symbol of love and devotion. In fact, in Indonesia, sampaquita garlands were often exchanged as a symbol of love with the intention of marriage. While garlands are still used in wedding and religious ceremonies today, most couples also exchange rings.The sampaquita flower is the National Flower for both Indonesia and the Philippines. $

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Very informative dear❤️❗️Explained the meaning of sampaguita well😘🤗❤️❗️💕

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pambansang bulaklak ntin sis... ang bango niyan.

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Oo nga sis...gustong gusto q amoy nyan

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aq din sis...gusto q ang amoy niyan..nkakawala ng problema..

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Oo nga sis...lalo na sa church...ang bago nyan

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tama sis..

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nice article

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Thanks a lot

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