Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
thevetifolia
ID:
944037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 30: 388 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943375

Common Names

  • Allamanda thevetifolia
  • Golden Trumpet
  • Buttercup Flower

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Description

Allamanda thevetifolia (also called 'Thevetifolia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall. It has large, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Allamanda thevetifolia is a popular ornamental plant. It is grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allamanda thevetifolia 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 thevetifolia 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 thevetifolia

Allamanda thevetifolia can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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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