Padauk, the National Flower of Myanmar

Padauk, the National Flower of Myanmar is a sweeping exploration of one of Southeast Asia’s most beloved and significant trees — the Pterocarpus macrocarpus, known to the people of Myanmar as the Padauk.

Spanning approximately 700 pages, this comprehensive research-based work combines scientific analysis, horticultural knowledge, conservation perspectives, and deep cultural insight to present Padauk as both a national symbol and a globally important multifunctional species.

Levi Sap Nei Thang spent years researching this subject, traveling across Myanmar and consulting with botanists, farmers, artists, and community elders to create a work that honors both the tree and the people who have lived alongside it for centuries.

From its striking golden blossoms that herald the Myanmar New Year, to its prized timber, its medicinal uses, and its central role in art, poetry, and ritual — this book is an essential reference for botanists, environmentalists, cultural scholars, and anyone who loves Myanmar.