Singapore graveyard flower facts for kids
Plumeria obtusa, also known as the Singapore graveyard flower, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Plumeria family. It is famous for its lovely, sweet-smelling flowers. This plant naturally grows in places like the West Indies (including the Bahamas and the Greater Antilles), southern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Florida. People around the world love to grow it in warm areas because of its pretty and fragrant blooms. It has also been found growing wild in China.
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Plumeria
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obtusa
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What is Plumeria obtusa?
Plumeria obtusa was first described as a new plant species in 1753 by a famous scientist named Carl Linnaeus. The second part of its name, "obtusa", means "blunt". This refers to the shape of its leaves, which have a rounded or blunt tip.
How to Identify Plumeria obtusa
Plumeria obtusa is a small tree. It usually grows about 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) tall. Sometimes, it can even reach 25 feet (7.6 meters) in height.
Flowers
Its flowers are white with yellow centers. Each flower has five petals. These sweet-smelling flowers grow in groups or clusters.
Leaves
The leaves of this plant are dark green and shiny. They can grow up to 8 inches (20 cm) long. Their shape is like a teardrop, which is also called obovate.
Where Does Plumeria obtusa Grow?
Plumeria obtusa is native to several warm regions. These include the Greater Antilles, Florida, northern Central America, and southern Mexico. People also grow it widely in other warm parts of the world. You can find it in places like Southeast Asia and along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula.
Other Names for Plumeria obtusa
In the Khmer language (spoken in Cambodia), this plant is called châmpéi slük tiel.
How People Use Plumeria obtusa
This plant is most often grown for its beautiful flowers. People use it to decorate gardens and public spaces.
Traditional Uses
In Cambodia, the flowers of Plumeria obtusa are used in special ways. They are made into necklaces and offered to deities (gods or goddesses). In traditional medicine in Cambodia, a preparation made from the bark of the plant is sometimes used for certain health issues.
Images for kids
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Closeup of Singapore graveyard flower in Jamshedpur
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See also
In Spanish: Plumeria obtusa para niños
