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Allamanda hendersonii
Scientific Name: Allamanda hendersonii
Family: Apocynaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Allamanda hendersonii
Allamanda hendersonii, also known as Golden Trumpet Vine, Yellow Allamanda, or Brown Bud Allamanda, is a popular flowering plant appreciated for its vibrant blooms.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the sap of Allamanda species can aggravate the skin.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Allamanda hendersonii W. Bull ex Dombrain
- Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
- Subfamily: Rauvolfioideae
- Synonyms:
- Allamanda cathartica L. var. hendersonii (Bull. ex Dombrain) L.H. Bailey & Raffill
- Allamanda hendersonii Bull. ex Dombrain
- Allamanda cathartica L.
- Allamanda cathartica var. grandiflora (Aubl.) L.H. Bailey & Raffill
- Allamanda aubletii Pohl
- Allamanda schotii
Distribution and Habitat
- Allamanda species are endemic to the tropical scrubs and forests of North, Central, and South America.
- Allamanda cathartica is native to tropical South America, including French Guiana, Guyana, Brazil, and Suriname.
Morphological Characteristics
- Allamanda hendersonii is described as a large shrub that can grow to 5-10 feet.
- It is often referred to as a vine, but it is technically a leggy shrub rather than a true climbing vine.
- The cultivar 'Hendersonii' is known for its especially large, orange-yellow flowers.
- Flowers are trumpet-like, reaching 4-5 inches in size.
- Leaves are described as shiny and dark green.
Cultivation
- Allamanda hendersonii thrives in hot, sunny conditions.
- It blooms from summer through fall.
- The plant is hardy down to 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Related Resources
- The Plant List
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- Encyclopedia of Life
- GRIN Taxonomy checklist
- Wikimedia Commons