Red Frangipani

Description:

It grows as a spreading tree to 7–8m high and wide, and is flushed with fragrant flowers of shades of pink, white and yellow over the summer and autumn.

Habitat:

Its native range extends from central Mexico south through Central America to Colombia and Venezuela in South America. It is cultivated in the tropical regions of the world, and is perhaps naturalised in some parts of India. Pastures, woodlands, areas of low vegetation. Subtropical and tropical climates worldwide

Notes:

In Cambodia, as with other Plumeria species, "Plumeria rubra" flowers is used to necklaces as offerings to deities or as decoration for coffins. The leaves of this species are used in the care of sores and made into soothing infusions.