Allamanda
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Allamanda
Allamanda
Allamanda has bright yellow flowers that look like little trumpets! They are cheerful and can make anyone smile.
Habitat: Tropical gardens
Appearance
The Allamanda is a vibrant, fast-growing plant often seen as a sprawling vine or shrub. It has glossy, dark green leaves and showcases large, showy trumpet-shaped flowers, typically brilliant golden yellow, though some varieties boast pink or purple hues.
KingdomPlantaePhylumAngiospermaeClassDicotyledoneaeOrderGentianalesFamilyApocynaceaeGenusAllamanda
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite being poisonous, some traditional medicines use tiny amounts of its plant parts!
Its beautiful trumpet-shaped blooms often inspired artists and garden designers.
Known as "Golden Trumpet," it brightens tropical landscapes with stunning yellow flowers.
Named after Dr. Frederik Allamand, an 18th-century Swiss botanist and explorer.
Special abilities
Ability
Climbing Power
Allamanda has twining stems that help it climb upwards, reaching sunlight and supporting its rapid growth.
Ability
Sticky Sap Defense
Allamanda can produce a milky, toxic sap that deters herbivores from munching on its leaves and stems.
Ability
Rapid Coverage
Allamanda can grow quickly, allowing it to cover large areas like trellises or ground efficiently.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-600 cm
- Spread
- 100-500 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-12 cm
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar from flowers
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
feeds on nectar
pollinates
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
drinks sweet nectar
Traits
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Everblooming
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Allamanda catharticaGolden Trumpet
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Allamanda?
100-600 cm
How wide does Allamanda spread?
100-500 cm
How big are the flowers on Allamanda?
5-12 cm
When does Allamanda bloom?
Year-round
Is Allamanda edible?
No
Is Allamanda toxic?
Mild
What is Allamanda's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Allamanda pollinated?
Insect
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