Melia
Scientific Name: Plumeria species and cultivars
Common Name: Melia
Natural Setting / Location: hot, dry areas and is found in Hawai‘i from sea level to 2000 ft elevation
Though commonly associated with the Hawaiian Islands, plumeria are not native to Hawaiʻi. The first plumeria cultivated in Hawaiʻi was a yellow flower, but today there are thousands of varieties representing a vast array of color combinations. Plumeria lei has become an iconic lei of Hawaiʻi, known for its full-bodied look, bright colors, and sweet fragrance.
