 The Cooktown Orchid ("Vappodes phalaenopsis"), was the official floral emblem of Queensland since 19 November 1959.In November 1960, "Anigozanthos manglesii" was adopted as the floral emblem of Western Australia in a proclamation made by then Premier of Western Australia David Brand, to promote tourist interest in the State's wildflowers.He had been advised by the State's Tourist Development Authority.