Red frangipani
Plumeria rubra
Name
| Marathi: | खैरचाफा |
Biological Classification
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Spermatophyta |
| Sub-Division: | Angiospermae |
| Class: | Dicotyledonae |
| Sub-Class: | Gamopetalae |
| Series: | Bicarpellatae |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Sub-Family: | -- |
| Genus: | Plumeria |
| Species: | rubra |
Advantages
- It is an ornamental plant commonly cultivated for its red, showy flowers and attractive foliage.
- The bright red flowers of this plant add decorative value to gardens and landscapes.
Interesting Facts
The specific name "rubra" in Latin means "Bright red" which refers to the colour of the flowers.
Description
- The entire plant oozes out white, milky latex on injury as a part of self-defense against external pathogens.
- It generally flowers from late spring.
- Plumeria rubra L.
