Details of Genus: Plumeria
ID: 1217
Genus ja:
Genus en: Frangipani, Pagoda tree, West Indian jasmine
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted:
Family: Apocynaceae
Family ja: キョウチクトウ
Infra familial classification:
Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of 7 or 8 species of deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs and small trees, with succulent stems and very thick, fleshy branches, from tropical and subtropical America. The simple, entire leaves, clustered towards the stem tips, are alternately or spirally arranged. The fragrant, salverform flowers, each with 5 broad petal lobes, are borne in showy, terminal clusters or panicles, often on bare stems or with the young leaves. Below 10°C (50°F), grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse, or as houseplants. In warmer climates, use as specimen plants. The milky sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed at 18°C (64°F) in spring. Take ripe cuttings of leafless stem tips in early spring; allow these to dry at the bases before inserting.
Pests en: Red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: インドソケイ
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Apocynaceae | キョウチクトウ科 | Show |