Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 18: 743 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943366
Common Names
- Allamanda setulosa
- Golden Trumpet
- Buttercup Flower
Description
Allamanda setulosa (also called Setulose Allamanda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, light green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, tropical forests in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Allamanda setulosa 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 setulosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allamanda setulosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Allamanda setulosa
Allamanda setulosa can be found in the tropical regions of 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,