P. caracasana no scent, this note is a mix of two
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Native to the areas of Venezuela outside the capital, Caracas. - A distinct and beautiful tree with spoon shaped leaves similar to P. Pudica, only a larger plant. More star shaped than P. pudica with much more yellow in the centre. A very beautiful species. The flowers are held upright in bunches on unusually long stalks above the foliage. Very special. Plentiful white scentless flowers on a handsome full tree. Easy to grow. Roots easily from tip and mid-stem cuttings. It is truly a beauty with outstanding foliage and large white inflorescent. There is no fragrance as is true with most species. No scent, nice full bloom head. Larger leaves and blooms than the pudicas. Grows more in a tree like shape, not as bushy as P. pudica. Completely different leaves than Pudica and does grow tree like the rubras but much thinner branches. Pudica blooms are larger than P. carcasana but still white with yellow center. Unusual spoon shaped foliage similar to Plumeria pudica. It grows into a medium tree. The huge perfumed flowers are held erect in bunches on long stalks high above the foliage. Similar to P.pudica although it has stiffer & broader leaves which are readily discernible as being different to P. pudica. The petals are less round & have a large yellow centre. It is a much nicer species than P. pudica in my opinion. Some seedlings have slightly scented flowers. P. caracassana is another Plumeria obtusa and nothing more. Richard Eggenberger in his book indicates that the correct name of Plumeria pudica is actually Plumeria caracassana. Pudica meaning pure, is a name used considerably in older descriptions referring to any pure white Plumerias originating in Central America and in the Caribbeans. The name caracassana means that the species that we know as P. pudica was named after its place of origin, Venezuela and its capital Caracas. P. caracasana hybrids are awesome. Typically they have very large perfumed flowers, unusually long graceful, frond like evergreen foliage which is completely frangipani rust free or highly rust resistant. They are small trees/large shrubs. This very rare new group of evergreen frangipanis is far more cold tolerant than the obtusa evergreen frangipanis. Buds have brown color on the tip before blooming. The veining on the back side is very pronounced too.
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