national flower of malaysia - the national flower of malaysia is the hibiscus (rosa sinensis), or as it is locally known the bunga raya. no one knows when the flower was first introduced to malaysia, but undoubtedly it came via trade from its original home in china, japan and the pacific islands probably before the 12th century. from early times, the hibiscus has been known to have many uses, mostly medicinal. its petals were commonly used to darken and enhance women’s eyebrows; while some people still use the roots of the hibiscus plant as a cure for fever and other ailments. skin eruptions and glandular troubles are said to be relieved by the application of the juice obtained from its leaves and roots while a poultice prepared from the leaves is often applied to cure headaches. the bunga raya is found in abundance throughout the country, and has many variieties and colours. malaysians, however, have chosen the red five-petalled type as their national flower.