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Frangipani
Attar
Frangipani - These are now
common naturalized plants in southern and southeastern Asia. They
are associated with temples in both Hindu and Buddhist cultures, though
Hindus (except on Bali) do not use the flowers in their temple offerings.
In several Pacific islands,
such as Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii, New Zealand, Tonga and the Cook Islands
Plumeria (Frangipani) is used for making leis. In modern Polynesian
culture, it can be worn by women to indicate their relationship status -
over the right ear if seeking a relationship, and over the left if taken.
P. alba is the national
flower of Nicaragua and Laos, where it is known under the local name "Sacuanjoche"
(Nicaragua) and "Champa" (Laos).
In the book "A Varanda do
Frangipani" by Mozambican author, Mia Couto the shedding of the tree's
flowers serves to mark the passage of time, and the conclusion sees the
protagonists submerging into the tree's roots as the ultimate solution to
fix their shattered world.
The genus, originally
spelled Plumiera, is named in honor of the seventeenth-century French
botanist Charles Plumier, who traveled to the New World documenting many
plant and animal species. The common name "Frangipani" comes from an
Italian noble family, a sixteenth-century marquess of which invented a
plumeria-scented perfume. Many English speakers also simply use the
generic name "plumeria".
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Frangipani Attar |
A
citrus start with a floral finish - resembles the unusual scent of Pomelo
Blossoms. Often used in message and aroma therapy. Sweet familiar scent that
most American women like. Not generally for men. |
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