Plumeria alba, commonly called white frangipani or nosegay, is a small rounded deciduous tree of the dogbane family that grows in a vase-shape to 15-25' tall. It features fragrant white flowers with yellow centers. Upright branches are thick but weak, and have a milky sap.Most species are deciduous shrubs or small trees. Plumeria branches are succulent. The trunk and branches of the Plumeria species have a milky latex sap. It contains poisonous compounds that irritate the eyes and skin