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Plumeria obtusa 'Dwarf Singapore Pink'
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Common Name: | Frangipani, 鸡蛋花 |
Plumeria obtusa 'Dwarf Singapore Pink' is a cultivar which can reach up to 5 m tall. It produces abundant cream-white to pale pink flowers throughout the year. It is widely cultivated for its ornamental and sweet scented flowers.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small tree which can reach up to 5 m tall. All plant parts produce white sap when injured. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are obovate, green and leathery. They tend to cluster at the end of the branches. |
| Flowers | Flowers are cream-white to pale pink with a small orange center. Each flower measures about 5 cm in diameter. This cultivar can produce very large flower clusters and produces a sweet scent. |
| Etymology | The genus is named after French botanist, Charles Plumier, who contributed significantly to the botanical exploration of the Caribbean and Central America in the late 17th century. The common name, frangipani, is from the name of an Italian nobleman who produced a perfume with similar fragrance to plumeria flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | General, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Softwood, Semi-Hardwood), Grafting, Air-Layering |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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| Root Type | Underground |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Pink |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 32422 |
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| Species ID | 6833 |
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