❖ Common name- Singapore graveyard flower

❖ Scientific name- Plumeria obtusa

❖ Classification-

Kingdom- Plantae

Family- Apocynaceae

Order- Gentianales

❖ Mode of propagation-

White frangipani is very easy to propagate with cuttings. This is best done in the spring. Growing these trees from seed is possible, though the seeds will almost never produce a plant identical to its parent. If you would like to try this method, it is best to test the seed’s viability before putting in the work of growing it. Simply place the seed in water and let it soak for a few hours. Seeds that sink are most likely viable, while seeds that float are most likely dead. A shallow root system makes the white frangipani an ideal potted plant. This is great for areas just outside of the frangipani’s growing zones since the pot can be taken indoors before temperatures begin to chill.

❖ Uses-

The different parts of the plant are used traditionally to treat various diseases like diabetes mellitus, wounds and skin disease, diuretic, purgative, abortion and also used in cosmetics, aromatherapy, necklaces and as offerings. In spite of the many pharmacological properties reported for P. obtusa, there is not a review that studies all the phytochemicals and pharmacological activities and critically analyse all of them.