Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
279800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 504 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279132

Common Names

  • Plumeria lanata
  • Woolly Frangipani
  • Woolly Plumeria

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Synonyms

  • Plumeria pilosula Urb. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Plumeria lanata 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 lanata 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 lanata is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to start seeds indoors in early spring and transplant them outdoors after the last frost. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in sandy soil. The plant should be kept moist but not overly wet.

Where to Find Plumeria lanata

Plumeria lanata is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Plumeria lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plumeria lanata?

Plumeria lanata

What is the common name of Plumeria lanata?

Woolly Frangipani

What is the natural habitat of Plumeria lanata?

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

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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