Plumeria
Botanical name: Plumeria
Plumeria
Botanical name: Plumeria
Description
Plumeria (Plumeria), sometimes also called Frangipanis, are a diverse group of tropical flowering shrubs and small trees. Sporting strikingly beautiful flowers, They have taken on cultural significance in tropical societies around the world for millennia. The Mayan people associated certain species with fertility and beauty, while the Aztecs associated them with nobility. In the Pacific world, their flowers are used to make leis or wreaths, which often symbolize friendship and hospitality. Two different plumeria are the national flowers of both Laos and Nicaragua.
Species of Plumeria
Nosegay tree
Nosegay tree (Plumeria alba) is a deciduous shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. Although it is native to these regions, it has become most widely cultivated in southeast Asia. Nosegay tree is the national flower of Laos. In Laos, this species is a symbol of luck and called Dok Champa. Nosegay tree is often cultivated as an ornamental plant, especially in Cambodian pagodas.
Red frangipani 'Hawaiian Opal Pink'
Red frangipani 'Hawaiian Opal Pink' produces unique pastel-colored flowers with an unusually sweet fragrance, compared to other frangipanis. Cultivated from other plumeria varieties, this cultivar was named for its distinct color and place of origin. Significant reasons for the popularity of red frangipani 'Hawaiian Opal Pink' are its delightfully perfumed and colored flowers.
Bridal bouquet
Bridal bouquet (Plumeria pudica) is an evergreen tropical tree that features unusual spoon-shaped leaves and is known for its flowers. Unlike other plumerias, these blooms do not have any fragrance. This tropical tree grows in full sunlight and requires well-drained soil.
Singapore graveyard flower
Singapore graveyard flower (Plumeria obtusa) is a plant species native to the West Indies and naturalized elsewhere. The singapore graveyard flower is grown for its showy, aromatic flowers, and in Cambodia the blossoms are used in religious offerings. This plant is most commonly cultivated in Southeast Asia.
Red frangipani
Red frangipani (Plumeria rubra) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical climates. All parts of the plant are toxic when ingested due to their high alkaloid content.
Scientific Classification
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