Here's my share for Today's Flower a yellow plumeria that we've picked from St. Michael Cathedral after attending mass. Plumeria commonly known as Frangipani is a small genus of 7-8 species of shrubs that are native to tropical and subtropical countries. It is related to Oleander that posses poisonous milky sap just like the Euphorbia.
Plumeria flower or locally known as calachuchi here in the Philippines are most fragrant at night to lure sphinx moth to pollinate them. The flowers have no nectar, and simply dupe their pollinators. The moths inadvertently pollinate them by transferring pollen from flower to flower in their fruitless search for nectar.
Plumeria flower or locally known as calachuchi here in the Philippines are most fragrant at night to lure sphinx moth to pollinate them. The flowers have no nectar, and simply dupe their pollinators. The moths inadvertently pollinate them by transferring pollen from flower to flower in their fruitless search for nectar.
Kalachuchi is also locally known as "kanda" in our place. Easy to propagate and gives out a lot of beautiful blooms. Very nice capture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shot. Such a pretty flower.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Plumeria shot.
ReplyDeleteLuiz Ramos
I wish they would grow where I live - but alas, it is too dry. I understand they have a wonderful fragrance too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a very pretty flower and love the exotic perfume!
ReplyDeleteHello Jan! I see a kalachuchi, and it reminds me of Flores de Mayo in Pinas! Beautiful capture! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite flowers. I have them in our farm back in the Philippines too.
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Wow, lovely shot, lovely flower.
ReplyDeleteBright frangipani,
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Keep moving!
Summer na jud jan... daghan na ani! lovely, very lovely..
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That is a gorgeous flower.
ReplyDeleteKalachuchi!! Hmm that smells so good.
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Very Beautiful!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Beautiful one!
ReplyDeletePlumeria or Fangipani - thanks for the name. I know it only as kalachuchi. I have other varieties of it but I don't know how it is called. Thanks for sharing, January.
ReplyDeleteI love frangipani I have one in my frontyward, great pic for mellow yellow
ReplyDeleteWhat I love about its color is the blend of the white and yellow, the white flipping!
ReplyDeleteI remember the intoxicating scent of this beautiful flower. Gorgeous photo!
ReplyDeleteAnother new flower - how beautiful, Thanks for showing it
ReplyDeleteJJ
I miss this flower pag graduation na... My MYM.
ReplyDeletePerfect one. So artistic shot!My entry here buddy. C u!!!
ReplyDeleteOnly in the Philippines, super bango ito over... Hope to see u my entry.
ReplyDeleteHappy MYM girl, you are from pinas and me too... Nice flower here. My Yellow Trees Here.
ReplyDeleteOh i remember this flower kalachuchi. Pretty one Jan...Happy MYM!
ReplyDeletewow sissy you are really doing great in photography :) love it!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow inside the white is a lovely contrast.
ReplyDeletei tried taking a pic of kalachuchi too but yours has the better result :) so, it's another name is plumeria.
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Such a beautiful flower- it will be time for planting here very soon.
ReplyDeletethat's a beautiful flower! love that bright yellow, nice photo!
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