Charles Plumier named the Plumeria after his fellow botanist and friend, Monsieur Plumier. Monsieur Plumier was a talented botanical illustrator who accompanied Charles Plumier during his botanical explorations in the Caribbean and the Americas. As a tribute to his friend’s contributions and skills, Charles Plumier decided to name the newly discovered plant genus “Plumeria” in […]

Charles Plumier chose the name “Plumeria” to honor his friend and fellow botanist, Monsieur Plumier. The name was a gesture of appreciation for Monsieur Plumier’s botanical illustration talents and his contribution to Charles Plumier’s botanical explorations. Naming the newly discovered plant after his friend served as a way to recognize their collaborative efforts and commemorate […]