Allamanda laevis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
943896
Status:
valid
Authors:
Markgr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 131 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943234
Common Names
- Allamanda laevis
- Laevis Allamanda
- Allamanda Laevis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allamanda laevis (also called Smooth Allamanda, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Allamanda laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a herbal tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Allamanda laevis is a large, yellow, five-petaled flower. Seed: The seed of Allamanda laevis is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Allamanda laevis are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
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Allamanda laevis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Once established, Allamanda laevis should be watered regularly, fertilized every few weeks, and pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Allamanda laevis
Allamanda laevis can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Allamanda genus
Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica, Allamanda doniana, Allamanda laevis, Allamanda martii, Allamanda nobilis, Allamanda oenotherifolia, Allamanda polyantha, Allamanda puberula, Allamanda schottii, Allamanda setulosa, Allamanda thevetifolia, Allamanda weberbaueri,
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-6164: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.