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Plumeria 'Espinda'
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Common Name: | Frangipani, Champa, Egg Flower, Temple Tree, 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 |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| 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 measures about 8.5 cm in diameter and has a sweet fruity scent. Flowers are pink and white with a bright yellow center. Petals are moderately overlapped, with deep pink bands on the back. The flower stalk has a upright growth habit. |
| 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
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird Attracting |
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Butterfly, Moth)) |
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 & Plant Sexuality 1 | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White, Yellow / Golden |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 32788 |
| Species ID | 7201 |
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