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Plumeria rubra is a deciduous plant species belonging to the genus Plumeria.It has been widely cultivated in subtropical and tropical climates worldwide and is a popular garden and park plant, as well as being used in temples and cemeteries. It grows as a spreading tree to 7–8 m (23–26 ft) high and wide, and is flushed with fragrant flowers of shades of pink, white and yellow over the summer and autumn.Its common names include temple tree or red-jasmine.

TREE DESCRIPTION:

Plumeria rubra belongs to the dogbane family and grows as a spreading shrub or small tree to a height of 2–8 m (5–25 ft) and similar width.It has a thick succulent trunk and sausage-like blunt branches covered with a thin grey bark. The branches are somewhat brittle and when broken, ooze a white latex that can be irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. The large green leaves can reach 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20 in) long and are arranged alternately and clustered at the end of the branches. The boles of these plants can be up to 25 cm in the wild. It tends to be smaller in cultivation.The flowers are terminal, appearing at the ends of branches over the summer.The flowers give off their fragrance in the morning and in the evening.This fragrance is similar to that of rose, citrus, and cinnamon.The fruits are cylindrical pods that are rarely found in cultivation.

USES:

1. Plumeria rubra flowers is used for necklaces, as offerings to deities or as decoration for coffins.
2. The plant has been known to promote digestion and excretion, along with respiratory and immune functions.
3. The flowers are also used in the treatment of asthma.
4. The poultice(dressing) of the leaves is used to treat muscular swellings.
5. 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 and aromatherapy.