Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Plumeria
Species: P.acutifolia
Common name: Pagoda tree
Origin: Mexico
Description: A small tree, planted as an ornamental. Trunk is usually leaning and often branched. Leaves are long, narrow, clustered near the end of branches. Branches have many scars showing where leaves have fallen off. White latex drips out where a leaf is broken off, or from any cut in bark or stems.
Economic Importance:
Plumeria flower picture credit: Renesis, Wikipedia
Ever wished your mobile phone could do more than just send memes and crush candies? Well, buckle up, because we're about to take your mobile…
As of 2023, 106 million people worldwide had bitcoins but the currency's influence on the environment is disproportionate. The primary method of cryptomining, known as…
In today’s modern world, where environmental issues are becoming more and more important, teaching kids to be environmentally conscious and eco-friendly is crucial to building…
Our houses offer a safe haven from the outside world amid the chaos of modern life. However, common contaminants emitted by furniture, cleaning supplies, and…
Scrap metal recycling stands as a cornerstone of sustainable waste management, playing a pivotal role in mitigating the environmental impact of metal production and waste…
If the worry of affording your next energy bill is giving you sleepless nights, you’re not alone. Millions of people in the UK have this…
View Comments