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Plumeria obtusa
Frangipani, Great White Frangipani, Kemboja, Bunga Kubur
Intermediate Sensitivity
Species Name | Plumeria obtusa |
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Common Name | Frangipani, Great White Frangipani, Kemboja, Bunga Kubur |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Genus | Plumeria |
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Species Information
- Small deciduous or evergreen tree over 12 m tall with a low and rounded crown. Spirally arranged leaves c. 15-25 cm long with blunt tips. Inflorescences in large terminal clusters of white flowers. Flowers are strongly fragrant, 9-10 cm across. Fruits in twin cylindrical recurved pods, c. 15-17.5 cm long.
- Native to tropical Americas
- Dry broadleaf evergreen forests to shrublands
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- The root system is small and fibrous, shallow compared to the height of the tree. It has a non-invasive root system. [1]
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- Produces latex, sap [1]
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- All parts of the plumeria are considered toxic, and the sap can cause a rash in sensitive people. The latex from the stem is caustic. [1]
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- Grows well on roadsides [1]
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- pH of 6.4-6.8 [1]
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- Plumerias occur in various environments. Plumeria obtusa is often planted as an ornamental in cemeteries for its scented flowers. [1]
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- Thrives in drought conditions. It does not do well in inundated areas and would die within one month.
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- It is drought tolerant. [1]
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- Moderately prone. Susceptible to powdery mildew if grown in crowded, high humidity, or shaded conditions. However, these relate more to forest environments rather than urban ones. They are considered unfavourable conditions and not a characteristic of the species. Black sooty mould called Coleosporium plumeriae, also known as plumeria rust or frangipani rust, attacks the young leaves. However, most trees will be five to ten years before they are planted in urban areas. [1]
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- It attracts some moth species [1]
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- Has religious significance: The flowers are considered sacred, and the tree is often planted at temples and cemeteries. Has medicinal properties and is used in perfumery. [1]
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Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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