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Plumeria pudica Jacq.

Synonym: Plumeria caracasana J.R.Johnst., Plumeria cochleata S.F.Blake

APOCYNACEAE

Local Names : Fiddle Leaf Plumeria.

Flowering Period : August to March.

Distribution : Central and Tropical South America

Uses:   Ornamental.

Exotic : Yes.

 Plumeria pudica is a shrub usually with one or two slender trunks that branch close to the ground hence it forms a dense spreading crown. Leaves are dark green and unique fiddle-shaped, or spoon-shaped. Large clusters of bright white 3 inch flowers with small yellow centers cover this tree as a beautiful bouquet. The flowers are not fragrant. The plant looks attractive even when it is not flowering, because of its beautiful leaves.