Plumeria rubra
plant
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Plumeria rubra, commonly known as frangipani or red jasmine, is a genus of deciduous shrubs or small trees native to the New World tropics. These plants are widely cultivated in warm climates for their attractive and fragrant flowers, which are often used in perfumes and leis. The species is easily propagated from stem cuttings. The flowers of P. rubra can be pink, red, or purple and are richly fragrant. The genus name Plumeria honors the French botanist Charles Plumier.123
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