Red Frangipani (Plumeria Rubra): Nature’s Vibrant Gem
September 20, 2023 by Peggie
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The Plumeria rubra, commonly known as Red Frangipani, is a small deciduous tree from the Dogbane family that can grow up to 5 meters tall. This robust tree has fleshy branches, hairless with milky sap.
The leaves are thick and paper-like, oblong, and lance-shaped, with a sharp tip and narrow wedge-shaped base. The leaf surface is a deep green color, with the midrib slightly raised and side veins flat. Only the midrib on the back of the leaf has soft hairs.
The leaf stalk is covered with short soft hairs. The flowers bloom in umbrella-shaped clusters from the top, with fleshy peduncles that are covered with short soft hairs that eventually fall off as they age.
The flowering period is from March to September, while fruiting is rare in cultivated plants, usually occurring from July to December.
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