Allamanda cathartica
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Allamanda cathartica, commonly called golden trumpet,[2] common trumpetvine,[2] and yellow allamanda,[2] is a species of flowering plant of the genus Allamanda in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Brazil. This plant is cited in Flora Brasiliensis by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius.
. It does not twine, nor does it have tendrils or aerial roots. It can be pruned into a shrub form. If not pruned it can sprawl to a height of 20 feet.[3]
The city of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico has adopted this species, known locally as canario amarillo, as its official flower.[4]
The plant was introduced to many countries due to its ornamental purposes. It is now widely found in Sri Lanka, and known as "වල් රුක් අත්තන" by local people.
Leaves
whorled in 4's, light green, pointed ends, entire margins, thick, smooth.
Trunk
sprawling habit; milky latex.
Flowers
large, bright yellow, tubular, in conspicuous terminal clusters.
Fruits
spiny capsules. walang makitaan
Gallery
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Golden Trumpet in Hyderabad, India
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Golden Trumpet in Kerala
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Golden Trumpet in Taiwan
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Golden Trumpet in Sihanoukville, Cambodia
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Golden Trumpet in Sri Lanka
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Capsule - MHNT
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Cultivar 'Cherries Jubilee'
References
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ a b c "USDA GRIN Taxonomy". Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ "Golden Trumpet Plant". Garden Guides. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ^ Símbolos Oficiales. Municipio de Canóvanas.