Fiddle leaf Plumeria
Plumeria pudica
Local / Vernacular name: ଫ଼ିଡ଼ିଲ ଲ଼ିଫ୍ େଲୁଦମର଼ିଆ
Key Facts
Genus
Plumeria
Species
pudica
Origin
Unknown
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Campus Zone
XIM University Campus
About this Tree
XIM University campus biodiversity register (2026–27). Recorded individuals: 1; abundance rank: 47.
Leaf habit: Evergreen
Flowers / Fruits: It features clusters of non-scented white blooms and long, twin seed pods that split when dry.
Native range: Originally from Panama and Colombia, now widely naturalized throughout the Caribbean.
It acts as a specialized habitat for the Frangipani Sphinx Moth and offers vital greenery and cover in arid, nutrient-poor environments where other species struggle to survive.
This plant is highly valued for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties; its milky latex is applied topically to soothe rheumatism, arthritis, and skin infections. Scientific studies have also identified a water-soluble protein in the plant that serves as a potent anti-diarrheal, effectively protecting the intestinal lining from toxins.
Known as the "Bridal Bouquet," it symbolizes purity and is frequently used in wedding ceremonies. In India, its unique "cobra-hood" leaves make it a sacred presence near temples, where it is used as a floral offering to deities.
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