Back
Plumeria obtusa 'Dwarf Singapore Pink'
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Common Name: | Frangipani, Champa, Egg Flower, Temple Tree, 鸡蛋花 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A dwarf tree up to 5 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are thick and leathery, obovate with blunt ends. They are arranged in a spiral cluster with most leaves concentrated at branch tips. |
| Flowers | Flowers are borne in clusters, mainly at the branch tips. Individual blossom measures about 5 cm in diameter, creamy-white with a small orange center. Flowers are sweet scented. |
| Etymology | Genus named after French botanist, Charles Plumier, who explored New World tropics. The common name, frangipani, is from the name of an Italian nobleman. He produced a perfume with similar fragrance to plumeria flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Dry Soils / Drought, Well-Drained Soils |
| Landscape Uses | General, Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Little Water |
| Diseases | Root rot can infect plants planted in poorly-drained soils. In Singapore, susceptible to mealy bug infestations and secondary infection of black sooty mold; also susceptible to rust fungus disease which infects the leaves. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting (Softwood, Semi-Hardwood), Grafting, Air-Layering |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Orange, Pink |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32422 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6833 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
