Frangipani

Plumeria, known as Frangipani in the South Pacific isles and Southeast Asia, is a very drought hardy tropical flowering tree that originated in Central America. Plumeria has spread around the tropical climate zones of the world, but particularly in Hawaii and the South Pacific islands, with countless beautiful and colorful varieties, many richly scented. Its flowers are widely used in leis and arrangements and for many other ornamental purposes. Beautiful plumeria is named aftger 17th century botanist Charles Plumier.