Claim: Melati putih is always unofficially recognised as the national flower of Indonesia, it is revered because of jasminum sambac in Indonesian tradition and is important in weddings in the island of Java.
Evidence: The reverence and its elevated status mostly due to the importance of this flower in Indonesian tradition since ancient times. It is also the most important flower in wedding ceremonies for ethnic Indonesians, especially in the island of Java. Since the formation of Indonesian republic during the reign of Sukarno, melati putih is always unofficially recognized as the national flower of Indonesia.