The flower language of red plumeria

The plumeria corolla is cylindrical, with a milky white outside and a bright yellow center. It is very fragrant and spreads out in a spiral shape. The petals are white on the edges and golden in the center, just like egg whites wrapping the plumeria. There are two types of plumeria: white plumeria and red plumeria. Among them, "red plumeria" has bright red flowers, but it is relatively rare. The editor below will tell you about the flower language and cultural background of red plumeria.

1. The flower language of red plumeria

The flower language of plumeria: breed hope, resurrection and new life.

The flowering period of plumeria is from May to October. It has no mysterious legends, elegant temperament, and noble fragrance, but it has a very simple appearance. It uses five petals to form a fresh and full flower. The flower language of hope. It's as simple and ordinary as life, so you can always get close to people and lose the distance.

2. Cultural background of red plumeria

1. Origin of the name

In summer and autumn, red plumeria grows cymes from the top of the branches, with several flowers. There are more than ten flowers, which look like flowers tied on antlers, which is quite interesting. The flower buds are light red, the lower part of the corolla is tubular, and the upper part is five-lobed. The lobes are obovate and cover to the left. The outer part of the corolla is white and slightly reddish, and there are fewer complete red ones. Inner base yellow. "Crown White Heart Yellow" looks like egg white wrapped with egg yolk, hence the name Plumeria, also known as Burmese Gardenia. It is an evergreen plant of the Apocynaceae family and the Plumeria genus.

2. Related culture

Red plumeria is deeply loved by people in many regions and countries. In Laos, the plumeria is designated as the national flower and is highly respected; in the tropical tourist resort of Hawaii, people like to string the picked plumeria into garlands as decorations, so the plumeria is also a holiday symbol of Hawaii;

In my country, the red plumeria is not only the city flower of Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, it blooms in August and September every year, exuding the refreshing scent of plumeria. Visitors who have visited Qixingyan in Gaoyao County, Guangdong can taste a unique drink - egg flower tea. The egg flowers are yellow and lavender in color, have a fleshy feel, are elegant and clean, and are very cute. Just pick the egg flowers from the tree and soak them in boiling water to drink them for a fragrant and smooth drink. Dried frangipani can be brewed into an excellent tea.

In addition, in Xishuangbanna, my country and some Southeast Asian countries, plumeria is designated as one of the "Five Trees and Six Flowers" by Buddhist temples and is widely planted, so it is also called "Temple Tree" or "Pagoda Tree". Plumeria flower is the best special dish for the enthusiastic Dai people in Xishuangbanna to entertain guests. Frangipani has a beautiful tree shape, with many branches and strange shapes, and its leaves are like loquats. When they fall off in winter, semicircular leaf marks are left on the branches, which resembles antlers with beautiful spots. It can be said that it is a tropical garden greening It is the first choice small tree for garden decoration and potted plant viewing. The bark is thin, grey-green and rich in poisonous white sap, which can be used externally to treat scabies, redness and swelling. The wood is white, light and soft, and can be used to make musical instruments, tableware or furniture.

3. Plant History

Before 1778 AD, there are records of the cultivation of Plumeria in historical records. According to this calculation, Plumeria has been settled in China for hundreds of years. This flower is brightly colored and looks like egg yolk, so it is also called plumeria and egg yolk flower. It is very suitable for the growth of plumeria, so it is planted everywhere to green and beautify the garden.

4. The red plumeria is the national flower and market flower

(1) The national flower of Laos

The plumeria is deeply loved by people in many regions and countries. In Laos, The plumeria is designated as the national flower and is highly respected; in the tropical tourist resort of Hawaii, people like to string the picked plumeria into garlands as decorations, so the plumeria is also a holiday symbol of Hawaii;

(2) The city flower of Zhaoqing City

In my country, plumeria is not only the city flower of Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, but also the best specialty dish for the enthusiastic Xishuangbanna Dai people to entertain guests.