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Plumeria obtusa 'Yucatan' is a true species collected from the wild in the dry rain forest of northern Yucatan. Flowers are 2 inches, white with a small yellow center, typical of Plumeria species. It is a generous seed producer and an important genetic source for hybridizing with species. Forms a medium tree.

Appearance

2-inch white flowers with a small yellow center.

Growth & Foliage

Medium tree.

Cultivation Tips

Valued as genetic stock for hybridizing with species; generous seed producer.

Provenance

A wild Plumeria obtusa species collected by Florida in the dry rain forest of northern Yucatan.

Also Known As

Details

Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Fragrance Strength
light
Anecdotal Notes
Diana

tuberculata see also P. obtusa tuberculate, a subspecies of obtusa. Some confusion between p. tuberculata and P. obtusa var sericifolia (new name). Plumeria tuberculata G.Lodd. (now a synonym of Plumeria obtusa var. sericifolia (C.Wright ex Griseb.) Woodson) - Hispaniola, Bahamas. Cold tolerant. Very bumpy wood. Attracts mealybugs. Nichole Tiernan: P. tuberculata is an interesting species for sure! It's the only species (besides P. obtusa) which I have seen growing on multiple islands (Dominican Republic and Cuba), however, it could be that all in Cuba are P. sericifolia and not in fact P. tuberculata as it was described as occurring in the DR. P. tuberculata and P. sericifolia both have hairs on the underside of the leaf and a marginal vein around the leaf. The flowers also look similar. Authors have disagreed on P. tuberculata in Cuba making quite a mess to sort out. I'd recommend tropicos.org or ipni.org over the plant list. You'll also find the original publications there also. P. tuberculata has a beautiful illustration with the protologue! Very light fragrance.

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