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One shop word, more than one plantFrangipani is not a species.
Frangipani is a shop word for more than one Plumeria. Pink or mixed temple trees are Plumeria rubra. Narrower-leaved white trees are Plumeria alba. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Temple frangipani · Plumeria rubra
Plumeria rubra — perumal arali, the blunt-limbed temple plumeria.
- White frangipani · Plumeria alba
Plumeria alba — vellai arali, the narrower-leaved white temple tree.
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.