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Frangipani, also known as Plumeria, is a tropical flowering plant,
Frangipani are drought-tolerant once established and are often used in landscaping for their tropical aesthetic and cultural significance in various regions.
Native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America, plumerias belong to the genus Plumeria and thrive in warm, sunny climates around the world.
They produce highly aromatic flowers in various colors, including white, yellow, pink, and red, often with a tropical scent.
Their scent is sweet, rich, and often compared to jasmine, citrus, or gardenia—making them a popular choice in perfumes, oils, and traditional leis
They are fast-growing plants that can be grown from cuttings.
Plumeria plants come in different sizes, from smaller varieties to large trees that can reach 15 feet or more in height.
In India, and other regions frangipani is planted around temples and used in other religious practices.
often as an offering to deities and to symbolize purity and devotion. The plant is considered sacred in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, and its ability to grow even when uprooted links it to the concept of immortality, making it a cherished part of religious traditions and decorations.
In some Pacific islands, (Hawaii, Fiji, Tahiti, etc) the placement of a frangipani flower indicates a woman's relationship status. if worn on the left ear indicates a taken women and the right ear indicates a single women
In Tahiti, wearing flowers behind both ears can indicate that a person is taken but still open to new encounters.
The Plumeria is also a gesture of welcoming and affection. In Hawaii, plumeria flowers are used in leis to greet guests and signify the spirit of Aloha.
In Malay and Indonesian folklore, the scent of frangipani flowers is strongly associated with the vampiric ghost known as the pontianak or kuntilanak. This sweet, floral fragrance is often the first sign of her presence, and it serves as a lure to draw in her victims.