Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
279832

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 210 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279164



Common Names

  • Plumeria obtusa
  • Oval Frangipani
  • Oval Plumeria


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Synonyms

  • Plumeria apiculata Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria bahamensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria barahonensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria beatensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria bicolor Seem. [unknown]
  • Plumeria casildensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria cayensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria confusa Britton [unknown]
  • Plumeria cuneifolia Helwig [unknown]
  • Plumeria estrellensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria hypoleuca Gasp. [unknown]
  • Plumeria inaguensis Britton [unknown]
  • Plumeria jamaicensis Britton [illegitimate]
  • Plumeria marchii Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria multiflora Standl. [unknown]
  • Plumeria nipensis Britton [unknown]
  • Plumeria nivea Mill. [unknown]
  • Plumeria obtusa obtusa [unknown]
  • Plumeria obtusa sericifolia (C.Wright) Woodson [unknown]
  • Plumeria ostenfeldii Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria parvifolia Donn [unknown]
  • Plumeria portoricensis Urb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria tenorei Gazparr. [unknown]
  • Plumeria versicolor Dehnh. [unknown]
  • Plumeria obtusa laevis Griseb. [unknown]
  • Plumeria obtusa typica Woodson [unknown]

Description

Plumeria obtusa (also called Obtuse 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 obtusa 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 obtusa 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 obtusa 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 obtusa

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

Plumeria obtusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plumeria obtusa?

Plumeria obtusa

What is the common name of Plumeria obtusa?

Obtuse Frangipani

What is the natural habitat of Plumeria obtusa?

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,

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