Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small tree, up to 8 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are pointed and leathery, clustered at the end of the branches. |
| Flowers | Individual blossom measures about 7 cm in diameter. Flowers are golden yellow, with white edges and an orange center. This cultivar can produce very large flower clusters and has a unique spicy scent. |
| 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 |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Butterfly, Moth)) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| 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 |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery, Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality 1 | Bisexual Flowers |
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| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, White, Yellow / Golden |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flower Size - Length | 7 cm |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 32690 |
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| Species ID | 7102 |
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