Plumeria rubra 'Candy Rainbow'

Commonly known as Frangipani, native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and as far south as Brazil. they do well in warm climates such as here in Australia.

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Christine Young

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From today's Facebook post:

Plumerias are appreciated for their lovely, spiral-shaped flowers and intense fragrance. Native to Mexico, Central, and South America, plumeria is now cultivated worldwide. They may be famous for their beauty, but plumeria has some fascinating medical properties. For example, the plant has been shown to be antifungal, antiviral, analgesic, hypoglycemic, and antispasmodic! So, it has potential in the treatment of asthma, digestive issues, and diabetes, among other ailments. It also contains fulvoplumierin, which is an antibiotic that inhibits the growth of tuberculosis. Amazing! Yet, it is also poisonous! Just touching the plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals. So, look but don’t touch when admiring plumeria…And, definitely don’t ingest. {Plumeria rubra spotted in NSW, Australia by JungleDragon user, Ruth Spigelman} #JungleDragon #Plumeria #Australia #Plumeriarubra Posted 5 years ago

The Common frangipani

"Plumeria rubra" is a deciduous plant species belonging to the genus "Plumeria". Originally native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela, it has been widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical climates worldwide and is a popular garden and park plant.

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Similar species: Gentianales

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman