Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
279824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 50: 46 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279156



Common Names

  • Plumeria montana
  • Mountain Frangipani
  • Mountain Plumeria


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Description

Plumeria montana (also called Mountain 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, pink flowers that are used to make leis. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plumeria montana 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 montana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Plumeria montana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Plumeria montana

Plumeria montana can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Plumeria montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plumeria montana?

Plumeria montana

What is the common name of Plumeria montana?

Mountain Frangipani

What is the natural habitat of Plumeria montana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:203986-2: Based on the initial data import