Plumeria alba is a beautiful, fragrant plant that adds visual interest and a delightful aroma to any garden. This tree is often planted as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and residential areas throughout tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Plumeria alba has religious significance in several religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism. In some cultures, this flower is considered a symbol of immortality and purity.
Scientific Name : Plumeria Alba
Family : Apocynaceae
Common Name : White Frangipani, White Plumeria, 鸡蛋花
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Growth Form : Tree
Lifespan (in Indonesia) : Perennial
BIOGEOGRAPHY
Native Distribution : Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Central and South America.
Native Habitat : Terrestrial
DESCRIPTION AND ETHNOBOTANY
Growth Form
Plumeria alba grows as a small tree or large shrub, usually reaching a height of about 4-8 meters high, with a trunk diameter of about 30-40 cm. This tree has a fairly fast growth rate, especially when planted in a suitable environment with lots of sunlight and well-drained soil.
Foliage
Flowers
Habitat
Age
LANDSCAPING FEATURES
Desirable Plant Features : Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers)
Landscape Uses : Parks & Gardens, Fragrant Walkway, Small Gardens,
Container Planting, General
FAUNA, POLLINATION AND DISPERSAL
Pollination Method (s) : Biotic (Fauna)
PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference : Full Sun
Water Preference : Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate : Moderate
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