Known as frangipani in Australia, Plumeria was named after French botanist Charles Plumier, famous for its fragrant flowers.
Plumeria, related to oleander, contains poisonous milky sap that can irritate skin and eyes, making gloves advisable for handling.
Plumeria's flowers are most fragrant at night, using their scent to attract moths for pollination. They lack nectar but provide essential pollen.
In folk literature, Plumeria is believed to shelter ghosts and demons, planted in cemeteries in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Commonly used in Hawaiian leis, wearing a Plumeria flower over the right ear signifies availability, while over the left ear denotes being taken.
Plumeria is the national flower of Nicaragua and Laos, cherished for its beauty and cultural significance across different regions.