plumeria rubra

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• wiki plumeria rubra
• height: 7-8m
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  • root: not commonly used for commercial products
  • stem: utilized for cuttings to propagate new plants
  • flower: highly valued for its fragrance and decorative use
  • fruit: typically not used, as the focus is on flowers
  • leave: used for medicine purposes in traditional practices
  • bark: contains compounds used in traditional medicine
• uses
  • fruits: not significant
  • greens: leaves have limited traditional medicinal uses
  • flowers: extensively used for ornamental purposes and in lei making
  • plants/resins: not applicable.
  • plants/timber: not significant for timber production.
  • plants/medicine: leaves and bark are used in traditional medicine.
  • plants/fuel: not significant.
  • plants/textile: not significant.
  • plants/fertilizer: not typically used as fertilizer.
• data
  • sun requirements: full sun is ideal
  • water requirements: moderate
  • soil structure:: prefers well-drained soil
  • soil ph: slightly acidic to neutral (6.0 - 7.5)
  • features in permaculture guilds:
  • often used as a decorative or shade plant
  • spacing in meters: approximately 3-4 meters apart.
  • germination days: typically 21-30 days.
  • strata: shrub layer
  • days to maturity: blooms in 1-3 years when grown from cuttings
  • plant, harvest, pruning calendar in months:
    • planting: spring or early summer
    • harvest: not applicable for fruit; flowers can be harvested when blooming
    • pruning: late winter or early spring
  • good neighbors: tropical plants, palms, hibiscus
  • bad neighbors: plants requiring consistently wet soil
• chemical compounds

  • chemical compound	plant part	approximate amount
    plumericin	bark, leaves	varies, not precisely quantified
    isoplumericin	bark, leaves	varies, not precisely quantified
    plumieride	bark	up to 0.5%
    scopoletin	leaves, bark	varies, not precisely quantified
    flavonoids: luteolin, apigenin; flavonols: quercetin, kaempferol; anthocyanins	leaves, flowers	varies, not precisely quantified
    tannins	bark	varies, not precisely quantified
    essential oils	flowers	up to 0.1%
    glycosides: iridoid glycosides, phenolic glycosides, triterpenoid glycosides	leaves, bark	varies, not precisely quantified

• ointment
  • ingredients:
    • 1 cup plumeria rubra leaves or bark
    • 1/2 cup coconut oil or olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon beeswax (optional, for thicker consistency)
  • instructions:
    • prepare the leaves/bark: finely chop or crush the plumeria rubra leaves or bark.
    • heat the oil: in a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl over simmering water, heat the coconut or olive oil.
    • infuse the oil: add the chopped leaves or bark to the oil. simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. 49°C to 60°C
    • strain the mixture: after 2 hours, strain the oil through a cheesecloth or fine strainer to remove the plant material.
    • add beeswax (optional): if you prefer a thicker ointment, melt the beeswax in the warm infused oil and stir until fully dissolved.
    • cool and store: pour the mixture into a clean, airtight container and let it cool completely before use.
  • usage: apply the ointment to the affected area 2-3 times daily for skin infections or inflammation.
• tea
  • ingredients:
    • 1 tablespoon dried plumeria rubra leaves or bark
    • 2 cups water
    • honey or lemon (optional, for taste)
  • instructions:
    • boil the water: bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
    • add the dried leaves/bark: once the water is boiling, add the dried plumeria rubra leaves or bark.
    • simmer: reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes.
    • strain the tea: remove from heat and strain the tea to remove the plant material.
    • add flavor (optional): add honey or lemon to taste if desired.
  • usage: drink 1 cup of the tea once or twice daily for potential antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory benefits.