Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
911993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Souza-Silva & Rapini

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 171 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911328

Common Names

  • Calcicola Allamanda
  • Calcicola Allamanda
  • Calcicola Allamanda

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Description

Allamanda calcicola (also called Calcareous Allamanda, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rainforest and woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Allamanda calcicola is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allamanda calcicola has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allamanda calcicola is a perennial shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.

Where to Find Allamanda calcicola

Allamanda calcicola can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

Allamanda calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allamanda calcicola?

Allamanda calcicola

What is the natural habitat of Allamanda calcicola?

Allamanda calcicola is native to Brazil

What are the uses of Allamanda calcicola?

Allamanda calcicola is used as an ornamental plant

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456207: Based on the initial data import
Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.
Rita Fabiana de Souza-Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Souza-Silva' in the authors string.