Frangipani
The scientific name of Frangipani: Trifolium pratense
Name of Frangipani in different languages:-
English: plumeria, Pogodo tree
Hindi: Chempak
Malayalam: Chempakam-ചെമ്പകം
Sanskrit: Sugandhika
Plant description:
It is a deciduous tree or big shrubs, commonly found in tropical or subtropical areas. The leaves arranged oppositely, somewhat a rosette manner at the branch end, oblong-ovate, simple, margin entire, clearly nerved, glossy and dark green in color; the flowers are born in the center part of leaf cluster at the branch ends, it is found in clusters of 5-8, very attractive and fragrant, color pale yellow, enter part deep yellow, five petalled. Stem are fleshy, smooth, stem produces a sap, which may cause irritation to the skin. there are 300 different varieties of plumeria are available.
Useful plant parts: Flowers
Medicinal uses: To treat gonorrhea, ulcers, swelling, calluses, warts
Chemical content: Amirin, Fulvoplumierin, Triterprenoid, lupeol
Medicinal properties: Antibiotic
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