Plumeria rubra 

Description: White Frangipani can grow as either a small shrub or tree ranging in height from 0.9-6.1 m with widely spaced thick succulent branches that are often covered with "knobby" protuberances. The flowers of this species are borne in clusters that form at the ends of the branches on a long thick stalk. Each inflorescence contains many white flowers with a small yellow center. Flowers contain five petals that are fused at the base in a short funnel-shaped tube which gradually widens as the lobes of the petals are spread out. The fruit of this species is a dry follicle which splits along one side to release the winged seeds. 

Flowering and Fruiting: May to November

Economic Importance: It has got anti-fertility, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepato-protective and antimicrobial activities. It has been used in the folk medicine systems of civilizations for the treatment however as abortifacient, drastic, purgative, blennorrhagia, used in toothache and for carious teeth The essential oil holds a key place in aromatherapy owing to its romantic and stimulating fragrance that enhances the mind and body. It is known to alleviate inflammation, headache, back pain, and tinnitus. 

Reference: Choudhary, M., Kumar, V., & Singh, S. (2014). Phytochemical and Pharmacological activity of Genus Plumeria: An updated review. International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 5(6), 266-271.