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Fast-growing, Plumeria obtusa (Singapore Plumeria) is a small rounded tree boasting sweetly fragrant white flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with yellow throats and rounded petals that often are recurved at the tips.
Popular Species: The most widely cultivated species include Plumeria alba, Plumeria rubra, and Plumeria obtusa, along with countless hybrid varieties offering an array of colors and fragrances. Uses: Plumeria is commonly used in tropical landscapes worldwide for its vibrant, fragrant blooms.
Plumeria obtusa, the Singapore graveyard flower, [3] is a species of the genus Plumeria (Apocynaceae). It is native to the Neotropics , but widely cultivated for its ornamental and fragrant flowers around the world, where suitably warm climate exists.
Plumeria obtusa, commonly called pagoda tree or white frangipani, is a small, rounded tree of the dogbane family that typically grows to 10-15' tall but less frequently to 25' tall. It is native to the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles, but has been introduced into a number of tropical areas around the world.
Plumeria obtusa is a fast-growing tree with creamy white flowers. Botanical Name: Plumeria obtusa ‘Singapore’ Sun Requirements: Full Sun; Hardiness Zones: 10-12; Also known as the Singapore Graveyard Flower, Plumeria obtuse is a lovely, rounded tree that is native to the West Indies.
Their large, oblong, leathery leaves perfectly frame clusters of white to pale pink blossoms with magenta tubes and apricot to orange centers. This evergreen is perfect for containers at least 18 inches deep. With a little pruning, this type can branch to create multiple trunks loaded with blossoms and foliage.
Globally adored and cultivated for its highly ornamental, sweetly fragranced flowers, Plumeria Obtusa is the perfect pick for any grower hoping to establish a small decorative tree in their landscapes or outdoor spaces.
P. obtusa is commonly known as Singapore plumeria or Singapore pink. It bears flowers in shades of pink and white. Its flower petals are rounder than those of P. rubra. The plants don’t grow quite as tall as other plumeria, topping out at 10 to 15 feet in height.
Plumeria obtusa is native to the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles in Central America. It is widely cultivated in tropical climates including eastern Africa, Asia, and Hawai`i. This species was introduced to Hawai`i in 1931 by Dr. Harold Lyon who established the Lyon Arboretum.
Plumeria obtusa, also known as Singapore White has large glossy green leaves and large white flowers with a yellow center. Leaves and flowers of P. obtusa differ from those of P. rubra. While Plumeria rubra has more pointed flowers and leaves, Plumeria obtusa flowers and leaves have rounded edges.