Allamanda cathartica

Golden Trumpet
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Apocynaceae
Genus:	Allamanda
Species:	A. cathartica
Binomial name
Allamanda cathartica L.

Allamanda cathartica (Golden Trumpet) is an ornamental plant of Allamanda genus in the Apocynaceae family, which is native from Brazil. This plant is cited in Flora Brasiliensis by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius.

It is mainly used to treat malaria.

Its large flowers are very fragrant. This South American plant is thought to blossom best in full sunshine, and well drained soil. Growing

The golden trumpet is a vine that requires a trellis or a fence to support it. It does not twine, nor does it have tendrils or aerial roots. This vine could also be pruned so that it grows as a shrub. If not pruned, it could rapidly grow to a height of 20 feet.

Read more: Golden Trumpet Plant | Garden Guides http://www.gardenguides.com/98570-golden-trumpet-plant.html#ixzz1OvuMi9Pp

External links

• (Portuguese) Flora Brasiliensis: Allamanda cathartica

Gallery

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  in Hyderabad, India.

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  Golden Trumpet (Allamanda cathartica).

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  Golden Trumpet (Allamanda cathartica).

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  Golden Trumpet (Allamanda cathartica).

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  Golden Trumpet (Allamanda cathartica)

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  in Kerala