P. alba seedlings come true to parent
Description
P. alba is a plumeria species native to the Caribbean, known as Tabaiba in its place of origin. It forms a large shrub or medium short tree with long, narrow, strap-like leaves and bears 2 to 4 inch pure white star-shaped flowers with deep yellow centers and a strong citrus fragrance. It is grown commercially for frangipani essential oil and perfumes. The plant is cold tolerant and disease resistant, sets seed, and seedlings come true to the parent. It is the national flower of Nicaragua, where it is called Sacuanjoche, and of Laos, where it is called Champa.
Appearance
Pure white star-shaped flowers, 2 to 4 inches across, with a deep yellow center. Long, narrow, strap-like foliage.
Fragrance
Strong and highly perfumed with citrus notes.
Growth & Foliage
Large shrub or medium short tree with elongated, strap-like leaves.
Cultivation Tips
Disease resistant and cold tolerant, though showed some damage in a harsh winter. Useful as a landscaping shrub and grown commercially for essential oil and perfume production.
Provenance
Species native to the Caribbean, including the Island of St. Croix. Known locally as Tabaiba. National flower of Nicaragua (Sacuanjoche) and Laos (Champa).
Details
Fragrance Strength
highly, citrus, large highly
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Known as Tabaiba where it originated. 2” White on a medium short tree with narrow pointed leaves. Large shrub, elongated leaves, large white, highly perfumed. A beautiful landscaping shrub. Grown commercially for frangipani essential oil, perfumes etc. Citrus fragrance. Pure white with a deep yellow center. 3-4" Star shaped flowers. Very cold damaged this past winter. The most damaged of the species or sub species was that "Koko Monster" from the Koko Crater Botanical Garden. It is a pure species from The Island of St Croix in the Caribbeans. Long thin strap like foliage with large white highly perfumed flowers. A large shrub. Disease resistant. Cold tolerant. P. alba is the national flower of Nicaragua, and Laos, where it is known under the local name "Sacuanjoche" (Nicaragua) and "Champa" (Laos). Sets seed.
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