Champa or Cambodians or semboja are a group of plants in the genus Plumeria. The shape is in the form of a small tree with sparse but thick leaves. Its fragrant flowers are very characteristic, with a white to purplish-red Corolla, usually five pieces. Flowers with four or six flower crowns by certain societies are considered to have supernatural powers. The type of Roots is fibrous and the texture of the flowers is not too rough and not too smooth.
This plant is native to Central America. The name Plumeria was given in honor of Charles Plumier (1646-1706), a French botanist. Although originating from far away places, Kamboja is now a very popular tree on the island of Bali because it is planted in almost every temple and corner of the village, and has an important function in the local culture. In some parts of the archipelago, including Malaya, Cambrian is grown in cemeteries as a shade plant and place marker. Frangipani can be propagated easily, through stem cuttings.
Plumeria is currently popularly used as an outdoor ornamental plant. Initially, this plant was used only as a grave plant.
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