Plumeria alba, also known as White Frangipani or Champa, is a tropical flowering plant native to the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. It is characterized by its fragrant white flowers with yellow centers, attractive foliage, and its popularity in warm climates for both outdoor gardens and as potted house plants. 

Key Characteristics:

• Flowers: Fragrant, white, with a yellow center, typically blooming in clusters at the end of branches.
• Foliage: Oblong-lanceolate green leaves, spirally clustered at the stem ends.
• Growth Habit: A small to medium-sized tree or shrub, often vase-shaped, reaching heights of 15-25 feet.
• Fragrance: Known for its sweet, intoxicating fragrance.
• Cultural Significance: Popular in Hawaii for making leis and also used in perfumes. 

Care and Maintenance:

• Light: Needs bright to full sun, at least 5 hours of direct sunlight daily. 
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during summer, water sparingly in winter during its dormant period. 
• Humidity: Moderate humidity is beneficial; misting can help. 
• Fertilizing: Regular fertilization is recommended, especially during the growing season, with a fertilizer high in phosphorus. 
• Pruning: Pruning is generally unnecessary, but can be done lightly in early spring. 
• Pests and Diseases: May be susceptible to scale, mealybugs, thrips, whiteflies, and nematodes, according to Gardenia.net. 

Other Notable Points:

• Native to: Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean.
• National Flower: Plumeria alba is the national flower of Laos, known locally as "champa" or "dok champa," according to Wikipedia. 
• Propagated: Easily propagated from stem cuttings.