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Apocynaceae
Golden Trumpet
Allamanda cathartica
Triumph and celebration.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Allamanda
- Native to
- Brazil
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- evergreen vine
- Height
- 10-20 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The species name 'cathartica' refers to its historical use as a purgative, though the plant is actually toxic and should not be consumed.
- It was named after Swiss botanist Frédéric-Louis Allamand, who sent plant specimens from Suriname to Linnaeus in the 18th century.
- The large trumpet-shaped flowers can reach 5 inches in diameter and have a subtly sweet fragrance.
- All parts of the plant exude a milky white latex sap that can cause skin irritation and is toxic to pets and children.
- In tropical countries, Golden Trumpet is one of the most widely planted ornamental vines, adorning fences and walls throughout Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.
Color meanings
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bold beauty
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victory