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One shop word, more than one plantChampa is not a species.
Champa is a shop word for more than one temple flower. Tamil shenbagam is Magnolia champaca. Temple frangipani is Plumeria rubra. White temple plumeria is Plumeria alba. Maple-leaved night flower is Pterospermum acerifolium. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Shenbagam · Magnolia champaca
Magnolia champaca — shenbagam, the tall yellow or orange temple tree.
- Temple frangipani · Plumeria rubra
Plumeria rubra — perumal arali, the blunt-limbed frangipani.
- White frangipani · Plumeria alba
Plumeria alba — vellai arali, the narrower-leaved white temple tree.
- Kanak champa · Pterospermum acerifolium
Pterospermum acerifolium — kanak champa / tadasu, the maple-leaved night flower.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.