Trying to iIdentify a houseplant

Yes I was thinking Ficus aswell lisa, but then it was grown from a seed from a plant 16-20ins high.

 

Its got a resemblence to plumeria, but again, I cant think that, that could flower and not notice it, and then set seed.
Thats why I suggested euphorbia, quite a few have insignificant flowers.

 

I guess cutting the leaf slightly to see if it had any white sap would tell if it is a Euphorbia or Ficus. I not sure it is either. Very few Ficus flower or fruit here (except figs of course). The light veins on the leaves is unusual, are the mature leaves on the parent plant the same?

 

Yes they do both have a milky sap nix, but it would be a help to know, if its clear then its neither.
I cant imagine that there is any type of ficus that fruits at that size, and not with explosive seed either.

 

I meant that it would tell if it was one or the other as they both bleed. It's a mystery plant for sure. I have had Ficus Bengalensis flower and fruit at about 5 ft high but it didn't look like this one.

 

If I did't know what size seed it came from I might suggest an avocado. As it is I'd have to guess euphorbia, leaves remind me of poinsettia.

 

It would be interesting to know where the parent plant/seed came from and I definitely want to see if it bleeds!

 

If we knew where the parent plant or seed came from, there wouldn't be a problem, would there!! We'd know what it was!! - Or am I being thick again, and not seeing the point?? :rolleyes: Yes, it would help to be able to rule out figs and euphorbias - or not!

 

Come back Lindy, there's lots of questions we want to ask, also I want some seed. :D :D :D

 

I see where your coming from Marley, but could you miss that flower.

 

I haven't grown Plumerias for a few years but the more I look at the leaves and especially the petioles they are very similar, as Pete has said. Mine were 4 feet high when they flowered but in a very warm palm house, seeds on the stem? still can't work that out. :confused:

 

Look at this

I think strongylodon might be right- it's Plumeria tricolor! I found the photo by googling google images for 'plumeria leaves'.

 

Dont want to sound defeatest but,............
what about the stem "squarish and concave". :rolleyes: