“Frangipani”

Probably better known as “Plumeria,” this is Plumeria rubra (of the family Apocynaceae). I spotted these pinwheel-shaped blooms high off the floor in the greenhouse, but — voila! — there was a short ladder nearby. Note the tightly-twisted buds that haven’t opened yet. I hope to post a shot of new leaves from this tree; their coloring, texture and vein-pattern are very cool! Or see two full sized images at PhytoImages now:
» Plumeria rubra leaves, http://phytoimages.siu.edu/img-bin/image?Apocynaceae/Plumeria/rubra/69238
» Plumeria rubra leaves, http://phytoimages.siu.edu/img-bin/image?Apocynaceae/Plumeria/rubra/69243

The family Apocynaceae also includes the Common wax plant (Hoya carnosa),
» http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-04-09
» http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-04-05
» http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-04-02
and the Rose periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-03-13

The “genus name honors 17th century French botanist Charles Plumier. Common name of frangipani is from the name of a 16th century Italian nobleman [Muzio Frangipane] who created a perfume with a similar scent. Plumeria flowers are used to make leis and a scented oil in a number of Pacific islands including Hawaii” — http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/plant-finder/plant-details/kc/d451/plumeria-rubra.aspx

Species page at PhytoImages, http://phytoimages.siu.edu/cgi-bin/dol/dol_terminal.pl?taxon_name=Plumeria_rubra&rank=binomial

Three images that didn't get the post today:
» Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine, Trumpet flower), http://phytoimages.siu.edu/img-bin/image?Bignoniaceae/Bignonia/capreolata/69250
» Plumeria rubra (Plumeria), http://phytoimages.siu.edu/img-bin/image?Apocynaceae/Plumeria/rubra/69238
» Plumeria rubra (Plumeria), http://phytoimages.siu.edu/img-bin/image?Apocynaceae/Plumeria/rubra/69243

Photo taken at SIUC Plant Biology Greenhouse, http://www.plantbiology.siu.edu/facilities/plant-biology-facilities/greenhouse/index.php

One year ago (“Wildflowers”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-04-26
Two years ago (“Japanese Maple”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-04-26

[Rick Schies]

A nice soft color, very pretty

[Frank Hymus]

Very pretty. Nice and clear and sharp detail.

[elaine]

beautiful focus,Thom