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Plumeria (/ p l uː ˈ m ɛ r i ə /), also known as frangipani, is a genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Rauvolfioideae, of the family Apocynaceae. [1] Most species are deciduous shrubs or small trees .
It grows as a spreading tree to 7–8 m (23–26 ft) high and wide, and is flushed with fragrant flowers of shades of pink, white and yellow over the summer and autumn. Its common names include frangipani, [2] red paucipan, [2] red-jasmine, [2] red frangipani, common frangipani, temple tree, [2] calachuchi, [5] or simply plumeria.
The sole included species is Hymenosporum flavum, commonly known as native frangipani, found in the rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests of New Guinea, Queensland and New South Wales. Despite its common name, it is not closely related to the frangipani , but is related to the widespread genus Pittosporum .
An edible flower with bold blooms, the nasturtium plant is simple to grow and maintain. This annual thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight in zones 10 and 11.
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Voacanga thouarsii, the wild frangipani, [2] is a species of small tree in the family Apocynaceae. Description ...
Chonemorpha fragrans, the frangipani vine or climbing frangipani, is a plant species in the genus Chonemorpha. It is a vigorous, generally evergreen, climbing shrub producing stems 30 m (98 ft) or more long that can climb to the tops of the tallest trees in the forests of Southeast Asia. It has scented, white flowers and large shiny leaves.