Frangipani flower
Frangipani is a small tropical tree. Belongs to the kutrov family. Its range is the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Southeast Asia and Central America. However, the true homeland of the beautiful flower is Thailand and Bali. Frangipani has dozens of names: plumeria, lilawadi, jepun, champa and many others.
Interesting facts about the exotic frangipani flower
The plumeria flower grows in many warm countries. Secrets and some dangers are hidden behind the external beauty of the plant. This is evidenced by facts and legends.
Frangipani is a beautiful flower that has a pleasant sweet scent
- Natural aphrodisiac. Natural enzymes of the scent of this flower are popular among perfumery.
- An intimate flower. The Maya tribe believed that plumeria is the personification of carnal pleasures. Their assumption was based on the aromas exuded by the tree of love.
- Nighttime aroma enhancement. A well-known fact is the fragrant aroma of the flower. However, at night, its smell intensifies. Frangipani attracts insects with its scent for the pollination process.
- Virulence. If you press on a leaf or flower petals, a sticky layer will remain on your fingers. Avoid contact with mucous membranes and wash your hands thoroughly.
- Long bloom. Plumeria is a long-lasting plant, its flowering lasts up to 10 months a year. The break in flowering is usually in winter.
- Medicinal properties. Frangipani is a powerful panacea for many health problems. Helps in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, treats arthritis, indigestion, relieves nausea and many other diseases.
Many photographers have taken a fancy to the magical plumeria flower. Frangipani in the photo turns out to be as perfect as the flower looks in reality.
The mysterious plant is an iconic plant for many peoples of the world. Their attitude towards him is different, but always solemn.
- The tree of life. Buddhists believe that frangipani is a symbol of immortal life. The reason is that the plant can be for a long time without water replenishment. And also there were cases of flowering of an already cut flower.
- Death tree. The opposite of the previous fact. In some Asian countries, the lilawadi flower or its scent are the harbingers of death and vampires.
- Flowers for the deity. The Indian Scriptures say that Krishna loved to enjoy the fragrances and beauty of this magical flower while walking. The devotees of this deity continue to worship this flower.
- Magnolia at the foot of the temple.
- Flower for the Virgin Mary. The Aztecs considered plumeria to be a sacred flower. The buds were used for sacred rituals. Aztec contemporaries present flowers as a gift to the Holy Virgin Mary.
Plumeria is truly a divine flower that gives everyone its beauty and fragrance.
Such beauty can be grown at home, because the plant is very unpretentious. This unusual flower cannot fail to bewitch. He gives everyone his beauty and fragrance.