Frangipani
This sweet smelling, tropical flower is unique and has become vastly popular throughout the world. From Mexico, the Frangipani, or Plumeria spread to numerous tropical areas, including Hawaii, where it now grows so abundantly that many people associate it primarily with that area.
In season, these beautiful blossoms fall from the branches to form a carpet of cream, pink and yellow. The Frangipani, or the so called Temple Tree, belongs to the genus of Plumeria. The Plumeria is a small genus of 7-8 species native to tropical and subtropical America. The Frangipani leaves are quite narrow and corrugated, unlike any other. They are remarkably unique with their elongated oak shape and glossy dark green colour.
Their attractive, creamy-white petals, brushed with a hint of pink and a delicate yellow centre, allow these flowers to be used for leis (Hawaiian garlands), temple decorations in Hindu and Buddhist cultures and also in bouquets.
Frangipani flowers are highly valued by Polynesian Islanders for their versatility, fragrance and beautiful colours.
Interestingly, Plumeria is most fragrant by night. Because of its seductive, tropical scent, Frangipani is increasingly becoming one of the most popular fragrances for beauty products.
The common name “Frangipani” dates back to the sixteenth century and comes from the family name of a marquess who invented a plumeria-fragranced perfumed. Today, the name Frangipani is used for the plant Plumeria rubra and related species, which feature lovely, strong scented flowers. Depending on location, however, many other common names exist: "Kembang Kamboja" in Indonesia, or "Champa" in India and Laos.
This sweet smelling, tropical flower is unique and has become vastly popular throughout the world. From Mexico, the Frangipani, or Plumeria spread to numerous tropical areas, including Hawaii, where it now grows so abundantly that many people associate it primarily with that area.
In season, these beautiful blossoms fall from the branches to form a carpet of cream, pink and yellow. The Frangipani, or the so called Temple Tree, belongs to the genus of Plumeria. The Plumeria is a small genus of 7-8 species native to tropical and subtropical America. The Frangipani leaves are quite narrow and corrugated, unlike any other. They are remarkably unique with their elongated oak shape and glossy dark green colour.
Their attractive, creamy-white petals, brushed with a hint of pink and a delicate yellow centre, allow these flowers to be used for leis (Hawaiian garlands), temple decorations in Hindu and Buddhist cultures and also in bouquets.
Frangipani flowers are highly valued by Polynesian Islanders for their versatility, fragrance and beautiful colours.
Interestingly, Plumeria is most fragrant by night. Because of its seductive, tropical scent, Frangipani is increasingly becoming one of the most popular fragrances for beauty products.
The common name “Frangipani” dates back to the sixteenth century and comes from the family name of a marquess who invented a plumeria-fragranced perfumed. Today, the name Frangipani is used for the plant Plumeria rubra and related species, which feature lovely, strong scented flowers. Depending on location, however, many other common names exist: "Kembang Kamboja" in Indonesia, or "Champa" in India and Laos.
