Frangipani
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Frangipani
Plumeria rubra
Frangipani, also known as Plumeria, has sweet-smelling flowers that are often used in leis. They come in many colors and are perfect for warm places!
Habitat: Tropical regions
Appearance
The Frangipani has five-petaled, waxy flowers that come in white, yellow, pink, red, or vibrant multi-color combinations. Its strong, sweet fragrance is distinctive. It often forms a small, spreading tree or shrub with thick, succulent branches and leathery dark green leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyApocynaceaeGenusPlumeria
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Frangipani flowers produce no nectar, tricking pollinators with their sweet scent alone!
In many cultures, Frangipani flowers are woven into beautiful traditional leis and garlands.
The genus name 'Plumeria' honors Charles Plumier, a 17th-century French botanist.
You can easily grow a new Frangipani plant just from a broken stem cutting!
Special abilities
Ability
Scent Beacon
Frangipani flowers release a powerful, sweet fragrance at night to attract nocturnal hawk moths for pollination.
Ability
Sticky Shield
Frangipani has milky white sap that oozes out when cut, containing toxic compounds to deter hungry herbivores.
Ability
Water Wallet
Frangipani has thick, succulent stems and roots that store water, helping it survive dry periods.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-800 cm
- Spread
- 200-800 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall, year-round in tropics
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Ello Sphinx
Erinnyis ello
Moths visit flowers for their scent
eaten by
Tetrio Sphinx Moth
Pseudosphinx tetrio
Larvae feed on Frangipani leaves
parasitizes
Frangipani Rust Fungus
Coleosporium plumeriae
Fungus causes rust spots on leaves
Traits
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Everblooming
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Also known as
Temple Flower
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Frangipani?
200-800 cm
How wide does Frangipani spread?
200-800 cm
How big are the flowers on Frangipani?
5-10 cm
When does Frangipani bloom?
Summer to Fall, year-round in tropics
Is Frangipani edible?
No
Is Frangipani toxic?
Mild
What is Frangipani's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Frangipani pollinated?
Insect
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