Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
943991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 12 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943329

Common Names

  • Allamanda polyantha
  • Golden Trumpet
  • Buttercup Flower

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Description

Allamanda polyantha (also called Yellow Trumpet, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allamanda polyantha is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. It can be used to decorate homes and offices, and its leaves can be used to create a tropical feel. The plant can also be used to purify the air, as it absorbs toxins and other pollutants from the environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allamanda polyantha has bright yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allamanda polyantha is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It is best cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by cuttings, which should be done in the spring or summer months. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining, bark-based potting mix.

Where to Find Allamanda polyantha

Allamanda polyantha can be found in Central and South America.

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,

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