Botanical Name – Plumeria pudica

Common Name - White frangipani , Fiddle leaf plumeria, Bridal bouquet

Classification

Kingdom –  Plantae

Class –  Magnoliopsida

Order – Gentianales

Family – Apocynaceae

Genus – Plumeria

Species –  pudica

General characteristics of Family Apocynaceae

Herbs, shrubs and trees, often twining, usually with white latex; leaves are alternate, simple, exstipulate, usually opposite or whorled, entire margin with latex; flowers’ hermaphrodite, actinomorphic, hypogynous; calyx free or united; corolla gamopetalous, 5 lobed, campanulate or funnel-shaped, valvate or twisted; androecium epipetalous, introrse; gynoecium bicarpellary, syncarpous, ovary superior, united by the styles only; fruit-follicle or berry; seeds with crown of hairs.

Plant Description

The leaves of Plumeria pudica in the shape of a cobra's hood, and its flowers are white with a yellow center.Plumeria flowers are highly fragrant, yet yield no nectar. Their scent is strongest at night, to lure sphinx moths into pollinating them by transferring pollen from flower to flower in their fruitless search for nectar. Insects or human pollination can help create new varieties of Plumeria. Plumeria trees from cross-pollinated seeds may show characteristics of the mother tree or their flowers might just have a distinct appearance. 

Status : Least concern

Medicinal uses

Plumeria pudica make a fragrant attractive addition to the home or garden.

They have various medicinal uses, its root bark is used in the treatment of blennorrhagia, herpes and syphilis.

Latex from the stem is used for treating ulcers, dartre (skin diseases) and flowers are used in complex pectoral syrup for treating chest coughs and grippe.