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Plumeria 'Jean Moragne'
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Common Name: | Frangipani, Temple tree, Champa, Egg Flower, 鸡蛋花 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin. |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small tree, up to 8 m height. |
| Foliage | Leaves are thick and leathery, usually clustering at the end of branches. |
| Flowers | Individual blossom is about 13 cm in diameter and has a fruity, sweet rose scent. Flowers are reddish pink with a large golden-orange center. Petals are narrow with slightly pointed tips creating star shape flowers. The heavy textured flowers have good keeping quality. |
| 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. 'Jean Moragne' is named for a daughter-in-law of William M. Moragne Sr, a famous plumeria breeder. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Landscape Uses | General, Roadside Tree / Palm, Parks & Gardens |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
| Water Preference | Moderate 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 | Seed, 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) | Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow / Golden |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flower Size - Length | 13 cm |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 32653 |
| Species ID | 7065 |
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