Plumeria
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Plumeria
Plumeria
Plumeria is a beautiful flower that smells sweet and comes in many colors. It loves warm weather and is often found in tropical places.
Habitat: Tropical regions
Appearance
The Plumeria has thick, succulent-like branches and large, leathery dark green leaves. Its iconic, waxy, pinwheel-shaped flowers boast vibrant colors like white, yellow, pink, and red, often with a contrasting central hue, making them visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyApocynaceaeGenusPlumeria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
In some tropical cultures, seeing a Plumeria bloom symbolizes a new beginning or good luck!
Plumeria flowers don't produce nectar, they trick insects into pollinating them!
The unique five-petal shape of a Plumeria flower spirals perfectly, like a natural pinwheel!
You can easily grow a new Plumeria plant from a piece of stem, making them super popular!
Special abilities
Ability
Nighttime Perfume
Plumeria has a powerful, sweet scent that intensifies at night to attract nocturnal pollinator moths.
Ability
Protective Sap
Plumeria has a milky, sticky sap that oozes when damaged, helping to deter hungry pests and animals.
Ability
Waxy Petal Shield
Plumeria's waxy flower petals help protect them from strong tropical sun and reduce water loss.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-800 cm
- Spread
- 150-700 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Tobacco Hornworm Moth
Manduca sexta
attracted by strong night scent
eats
Plumeria Borer
Stenoma catenifer
larvae bore into branches
parasitizes
Plumeria Rust Fungus
Coleosporium plumeriae
causes orange spots on leaves
depends on
Humans
Homo sapiens
widely grown as an ornamental plant
Traits
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Night Blooming
Night blooming plants open their flowers after sunset, often to attract nocturnal pollinators with their scent and appearance.
Also known as
Temple Tree
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Plumeria?
200-800 cm
How wide does Plumeria spread?
150-700 cm
How big are the flowers on Plumeria?
5-10 cm
When does Plumeria bloom?
Spring to Fall
Is Plumeria edible?
No
Is Plumeria toxic?
Mild
What is Plumeria's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Plumeria pollinated?
Insect
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