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Plumeria alba L.

Synonyms

Plumeria hypoleuca, Plumeria revolutifolia

Common names

Jasmine Hindi, pagoda tree

Extract from Wikipedia article

Plumeria alba is a species of the genus Plumeria (Apocynaceae). This 2-8m evergreen shrub has narrow elongated leaves, large and strongly perfumed white flowers with a yellow center. Native from Central America and the Caribbean, it is now common and naturalized in southern and southeastern Asia.

AI-generated Description

Plumeria alba, also known as White Frangipani, is an ornamental plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. In Qatar, it thrives as a cultivated species, often planted in gardens and landscapes for its fragrant white flowers and attractive foliage. It grows into a small tree or large shrub, typically 3-6 meters tall, with a broad, rounded crown and smooth, gray bark. The plant is highly valued in Qatari gardens for its beauty, fragrance, and ability to tolerate the country's hot, dry climate.

Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) near Dunes Hotel in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 22, 2014
Al Wehda St, Doha, Qatar

Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) in area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 30, 2014
Meshrif Street, Doha, Qatar

Flower of Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) in area of Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, August 30, 2014
Meshrif Street, Doha, Qatar

Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) in area of Al Istiqlal Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, September 12, 2014
Meshrif St, Doha, Qatar

Flowers of Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) in a small park in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014
Al Rafiei Street, Doha, Qatar

Blooming Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) in a small park in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014
Al Rafiei Street, Doha, Qatar

Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) in a small park in West Bay, in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, December 20, 2014
Al Rafiei Street, Doha, Qatar

Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) on Al Khair Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 8, 2015
Al Khair Street, Doha, Qatar

Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2016
Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar

Pagoda tree (Plumeria alba) in Aspire Park. Doha, Qatar, June 6, 2016
Aspire Park Running Trail, Doha, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Multiple observations of Plumeria alba were made in various locations across Doha, Qatar, between April 2014 and June 2016. The plant was spotted near the Dunes Hotel in West Bay, as well as in areas such as Al Sham Street, Al Istiqlal Street, and Onaiza area. It was also found in small parks and gardens, including those on Al Meshrif Street and in Aspire Park. The tree was observed to be blooming with flowers in August, September, December, and May, suggesting a prolonged flowering period. Observations were made at different times of the year, indicating the plant's ability to thrive in Qatar's climate. The presence of Plumeria alba was noted in both urban and park settings, highlighting its adaptability to various environments.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Plumeria alba, Wikipedia article
• Plumeria alba from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.