- Allamanda cathartica
Taxobox
name = Golden Trumpet
image_width = 240px
regnum =Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis =Magnoliopsida
ordo =Gentianales
familia =Apocynaceae
genus = "Allamanda "
species = "A. cathartica"
binomial = "Allamanda cathartica"
binomial_authority = L."Allamanda cathartica" (Golden Trumpet) is an
ornamental plant of "Allamanda " genus in theApocynaceae family, which is native fromBrazil . This plant is cited inFlora Brasiliensis byCarl Friedrich Philipp von Martius .It is mainly used to treat malaria.
Its large flowers are very fragrant. This South American plant is thought to blossom best in full sunshine, and well drained soil.
External links
*pt icon [http://florabrasiliensis.cria.org.br/search?taxon_id=2083 Flora Brasiliensis: "Allamanda cathartica"]
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