Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 506 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279207
Common Names
- Plumeria venosa
- Venosa Plumeria
- Venosa Frangipani
Synonyms
- Plumeria dictyophylla Urb. [unknown]
- Plumeria leuconeura Urb. [unknown]
Description
Plumeria venosa (also called Veined 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 venosa 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
The flower of Plumeria venosa is white with a yellow center and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is small and round with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small and delicate with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plumeria venosa 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 venosa
Plumeria venosa can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Plumeria venosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plumeria venosa?
Plumeria venosa
What is the common name of Plumeria venosa?
Veined Frangipani
What is the natural habitat of Plumeria venosa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Plumeria genus
Plumeria alba,
Plumeria clusioides,
Plumeria cubensis,
Plumeria ekmanii,
Plumeria emarginata,
Plumeria filifolia,
Plumeria inodora,
Plumeria krugii,
Plumeria lanata,
Plumeria magna,
Plumeria montana,
Plumeria obtusa,
Plumeria pudica,
Plumeria rubra,
Plumeria sericifolia,
Plumeria stenopetala,
Plumeria subsessilis,
Plumeria trinitensis,
Plumeria tuberculata,
Plumeria venosa,
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,