Plumeria magna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magna
ID:
279814
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zanoni & M.M.Mejía
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 5: 89 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279146
Common Names
- Plumeria magna
- Large Frangipani
- Large Plumeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plumeria magna (also called Large Plumeria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk with a thick, corky bark. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and leathery. It produces fragrant, yellow flowers that are used to make leis. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Plumeria magna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plumeria magna has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
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Plumeria magna is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to start seeds indoors in early spring and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in sandy soil. The plant should be kept moist but not overly wet.
Where to Find Plumeria magna
Plumeria magna is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Plumeria magna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plumeria magna?
Plumeria magna
What is the common name of Plumeria magna?
Large Frangipani
What is the natural habitat of Plumeria magna?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Plumeria genus
Plumeria alba, Plumeria clusioides, Plumeria cubensis, Plumeria ekmanii, Plumeria emarginata, Plumeria filifolia, Plumeria inodora, Plumeria krugii, Plumeria lanata, Plumeria magna, Plumeria montana, Plumeria obtusa, Plumeria pudica, Plumeria rubra, Plumeria sericifolia, Plumeria stenopetala, Plumeria subsessilis, Plumeria trinitensis, Plumeria tuberculata, Plumeria venosa,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-161598: Based on the initial data import
Thomas A. Zanoni (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zanoni' in the authors string.