Frangipani, Pagoda Tree, Red Jasmine, Red Jasmine of Jamaica, Red Paucipan

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This article explains Singapore Plumeria Facts in simple medical language.
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This article explains Traditional uses and benefits of Singapore Plumeria in simple medical language.

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Native to Greater Antilles, northern Central America and southern– eastern Mexico to Belize, Florida Keys and the Caribbean, Singapore Plumeria is one of the common names of Plumeria obtuse that is large shrub or small tree member of Apocynaceae (Dogbane) family. Other common name of Singapore Plumeria is Frangipani, Pagoda Tree, Red Jasmine, Red Jasmine of Jamaica, Red Paucipan, Singapore Frangipani, Singapore Graveyard Flower, Singapore White Plumeria, Temple Tree and White Kalachuche. The plant is widely cultivated for its ornamental and fragrant flowers around the world where suitably warm climate exists. Genus ‘Plumeria’ is named after a French botanist, Charles Plumier, who explored New World tropics. The species epithet ‘obtusa’ is Latin for blunt, referring to the blunt end of its leaves. The common name, frangipani, is from the name of an Italian nobleman. He produced a perfume with similar fragrance to plumeria flowers.

Singapore Plumeria Facts

Name	Singapore Plumeria
Scientific Name	Plumeria obtusa
Native	Greater Antilles, northern Central America and southern– eastern Mexico to Belize, Florida Keys and the Caribbean
Common Names	Greater Antilles, northern Central America and southern– eastern Mexico to Belize, Florida Keys and the Caribbean
Name in Other Languages	Bengali: Kathgolop Brazil : Jasmim-De-Caiena, Jasmim-Do-Pará, Jasmin-Manga Chinese : Dun ye ji dan hua (钝叶鸡蛋花) Hong Ji Dan Hua, Cuba : Lirio Colorado English: Singapore graveyard flower, frangipani, Krugii Cimarron, Singapore Plumeria French : Frangipanier, Frangipanier rouge German : Rote Frangipani Hindi: Champa (चम्पा), Golachin (गुलाचिन), Golenchi (गुलैन्ची) Kannada: Sampige (ಸಂಪಿಗೆ) Konkani: Chaempae Manipuri: Khageleihao Angouba Malaysia : Frangipani, Kemboja Marathi: Chafa (चाफा) Mexico : Caxtaxanat, Flor De Mayo, Tenech Coahuitl Panama : Caracucho Colorado Philippines : Kalasuting-Puti Peru : Caracucho, Suche Portuguese : Flor-De-Santo-Antônio Sanskrit: Champaka (चंपक), Champeya (चाम्पेय), Hemapushpa (हेमपुष्प) Spanish : Alhelí, Alhelí Cimarrón, Suche Sri Lanka : Araliya Swedish : Frangipani, Glansfrangipani Tamil: Arali, Nela Sampangi (நெல ஸம்பங்கி) Thai : Dtôn Lân Tom KăAo, Dtôn Lân Tom Lôok Pà-Sŏn, Dtôn-Lee-Laa-Wá-Dee Vietnamese : Ðại Lá Tù, Ðại Lá Tà, SứLá Tù
Plant Growth Habit	Large shrub or small tree
Soil	Best grown in rich, dry to medium moisture, well-drained loams
Plant Size	5-10m high
Branchlets	Pale green, thick, fleshy
Leaf	Alternate, mostly clustered at branch tips, petiolate, obovate to oblong-obovate, to 25 cm long, dark green and shiny
Flower	Large, fragrant, waxy and showy with large deciduous bracts. Calyx 5-lobed, lobes equal or sub equal.
Fruit Shape & Size	Cylindrical seed pods about 3-5 inches long
Seeds	Many, flat proximally, with a membranous wing.

Singapore Plumeria Scientific Classification

Scientific Name: Plumeria obtusa

Rank	Scientific Name & (Common Name)
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)
Subkingdom	Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
Infrakingdom	Streptophyta (land plants)
Superdivision	Spermatophyta (Seed plants)
Division	Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Subclass	Asteridae
Order	Gentianales
Family	Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
Genus	Plumeria L. (plumeria)
Species	Plumeria obtusa L. (Singapore graveyard flower)
Synonyms	Plumeria apiculata Urb Plumeria bahamensis Urb Plumeria barahonensis Urb Plumeria beatensis Urb Plumeria bicolor Seem Plumeria cayensis Urb Plumeria clusioides Griseb Plumeria clusioides var. parviflora (Griseb.) M.Gómez Plumeria confusa Britton Plumeria cubensis Urb Plumeria cuneifolia Helwig Plumeria dictyophylla Urb Plumeria ekmanii Urb Plumeria emarginata Griseb Plumeria estrellensis Urb Plumeria inaguensis Britton Plumeria jamaicensis Britton Plumeria krugii Urb Plumeria marchii Urb Plumeria montana Britton & P.Wilson Plumeria nipensis Britton Plumeria nivea Mill Plumeria obtusa var. laevis Griseb Plumeria obtusa var. obtusa Plumeria obtusa var. parviflora Griseb Plumeria ostenfeldii Urb Plumeria parvifolia Donn Plumeria portoricensis Urb Plumeria tenorei Gazparr Plumeria venosa Britton Plumeria versicolor Dehnh.

Plant Description

Singapore Plumeria is a large shrub or small tree that grows about 5-10m high. The plant is best grown in rich, dry to medium moisture, well-drained loams. Branchlets are pale green, thick and fleshy. Leaves are alternate, mostly clustered at branch tips, petiolate, obovate to oblong-obovate, to 25 cm long, dark green and shiny adaxially, tertiary venation strongly prominent abaxially and apex rounded. Flowers are large, fragrant, waxy and showy with large deciduous bracts. Calyx 5-lobed, lobes equal or sub equal. Corolla salver form or funnel shaped, white, 4 cm across, throat yellow, lobes 5, spreading, slightly recurved. Stamens inserted at or near base of corolla tube. Fruits are cylindrical seed pods about 3-5 inches long which are rarely formed in cultivation. Stem, branches and leaves consists of milky sap. Plumeria are valued as landscape plants and ornamentals and for their flowers.

Traditional uses and benefits of Singapore Plumeria

Plumeria obtusa was used by Bapedi traditional healers to treat insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।" data-rx-term="diabetes" data-rx-definition="Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar stays too high because insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।">diabetes mellitus in South Africa.
Plumeria obtusa and Momordica balsamina were exclusively used to treat insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।" data-rx-term="diabetes" data-rx-definition="Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar stays too high because insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।">diabetes mellitus, and only in the Sekhukhune District.
In traditional medicine, a decoction of the bark is given in varying doses as a purgative or as a remedy against oedemas.

Other Facts

Plumeria species including P. obtusa are suitable for landscape plantings.
The flowers of all Plumeria species are utilized to make leis in Hawaii.
The flowers are also used for making wreaths and garlands.
This plant is commonly used as an ornamental, grown for its flowers.
In Cambodia the flowers are used to make necklaces and in offerings to the deities.

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Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

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What to tell the doctor

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Questions to ask

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Tests to discuss

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Safe first steps

Rest, drink safe water, and observe symptoms carefully.
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OTC medicine safety

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Tests to discuss with doctor

Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
Which tests are really needed now?
Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Go to emergency care if you notice:

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Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration

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Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Step 4
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Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.
Step 5
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Rural patient practical tips

Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

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