Plumeria obtusa
Singapore graveyard flower
Plumeria obtusa, commonly known as the Singapore plumeria, is a stunning tropical shrub celebrated for its fragrant, waxy blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, often utilized for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties to treat skin ailments and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Plumeria obtusa
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Plumeria obtusata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae and falls under the genus Plumeria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Plumeria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Plumeria obtusola, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Duftende Frangipani, while in Nepali, it is called चुवा (वनस्पति). Swedish speakers call it Glansfrangipani, and in Vietnamese, it is known as Sứ lá tù. Finally, in Russian, the species is documented as Плюмерия тупая.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Duftende Frangipani | Wikidata |
| ne | चुवा (वनस्पति) | Wikidata |
| sv | Glansfrangipani | Wikidata |
| vi | Sứ lá tù | Wikidata |
| ru | Плюмерия тупая | Wikidata |
| hu | törpe hawaii rózsa | Wikidata |
| ml | പ്ലമേറിയ ഒബ്റ്റുസ | Wikidata |
| fi | bahamantemppelipuu | Wikidata |
| arz | بلوميريا اوبتوزا | Wikidata |
| zh | 钝叶鸡蛋花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several distinct tropical and subtropical regions. In the Middle East, it can be found throughout the Gulf States of the Arabian Peninsula. Its presence in China is extensive, spanning the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Furthermore, the species extends into the Southwestern Pacific, specifically inhabiting the Gilbert Islands. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse maritime and continental environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Gilbert Is. | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Line Is. | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marshall Is. | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plumeria obtusa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Oleanolic Acid, Ursolic Acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Oleanolic Acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic Acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Plumeria obtusa has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticarcinogenic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Plumeria obtusa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |