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pineland golden trumpet
Scientific Name: Angadenia
Family: Apocynaceae
Category: Dicot
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Angadenia berteroi: Pineland Golden Trumpet
Angadenia berteroi, commonly known as Pineland Golden Trumpet or Pineland Allamanda, is a plant species belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It was first described in 1844.
Considerations for Pets
- As a member of the Apocynaceae family, Angadenia berteroi may contain substances that could be harmful if ingested by pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Angadenia berteroi (A. DC.) Miers
- Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
- Synonyms: Echites berteroi, Angadenia sagrae (A. DC.) Miers
Distribution and Habitat
- Angadenia berteroi is native to Florida and North Carolina.
- It typically occurs in scrublands, coppices, and pinelands.
Ecological Role
- Angadenia berteroi can be used as an understory herb in pine rocklands.
- Habitat fragmentation may affect the plant's populations.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a perennial forb/herb and vine.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is subject to herbivory. Studies have been conducted on herbivory in fragmented populations.
- Pollination biology has also been a subject of research, including the relationship between pollinator proboscis width and pollination success.
Quirky Facts
- The Pineland Golden Trumpet produces striking golden-yellow flowers that contrast with shiny dark green leaves.
Further Information
- Florida Plant Atlas: florida.plantatlas.usf.edu