Clone

Flower trait

Definition: A plant group whose members have all been derived from a single individual through constant propagation by vegetative (asexual) means, e.

How it applies to plumeria: Clone can describe the bloom, inflorescence, fragrance, or flower structure of a plumeria. Flower traits are some of the most useful comparison clues, especially when they are recorded with bloom age, season, sun exposure, and location.

What to look for: Compare mature blooms from several photos when possible. Note the center color, petal shape, petal overlap, color pattern, fragrance, bloom size, and whether the color fades, intensifies, or changes with heat and sun.

Identification note: This term is one clue. A plumeria should be compared using all available traits, photos, source history, and growing context rather than a single characteristic.

  • Glossary: Stoma
    Stoma: A minute opening bordered by guard cells in the epidermis of leaves and stems through which gasses pass. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
  • Glossary: Vegetative reproduction
    Vegetative reproduction: Reproduction by means other than by seeds. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
  • Glossary: Open-pollinated seed
    Open-pollinated seed: Seed produced from natural, random pollination so that the resulting plants are varied. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
  • Glossary: Nonviable
    Nonviable: Not alive; nonviable seeds may look normal but will not grow. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
  • Glossary: Latex
    Latex: Plumeria Latex as found in nature is a milky fluid also found in 10% of all flowering plants (angiosperms). Plumeria context is explained on the term page.