Some extracts from Wikipedia link (for pictures/ more details, pl. click on the link): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allamanda
*Allamanda*, also known as *Yellow Bell*, *Golden Trumpet* or *Buttercup Flower*, is a genus of tropical shrubs or vines belonging to the dogbane family (Apocynaceae <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocynaceae>). The genus *Alamanda* is native to South<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_America>and Central America <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_America>. Their year-round production of large, bright flowers have made the Allamanda popular ornamentals. A woody, evergreen shrub with vigorous growth, Allamanda may reach a free-standing height of 2 metres or more. The leathery leaves are lancelike, pointed, and may either be opposite or in whorls of three or four. The yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are 5-7.5 centimetres in diameter; cultivated forms tend towards larger blooms which may also be white, purple, pink or orange in colour. Their scent may be described as delicate and fruity. In the wild, Allamanda grow along riverbanks and other open, sunny areas with adequate rainfall and perpetually moist substrate. The plants do not tolerate shade, salty or alkaline soils; they are highly sensitive to frost. Allamanda are otherwise undemanding and with appropriate conditions will grow rapidly, from 1-3 metres annually. The seed capsules are oval and prickly; cultivated forms rarely produce seeds, but Allamanda are easily propagated from cuttings. Discarded cuttings are quick to take root. Allamanda have become naturalized throughout the tropics; they may be seen in roadside ditches, abandoned yards and dumps. As a controlling measure, cutting is ineffecive with Allamanda and will lead to vigorous coppicing<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coppicing>. Owing to its fast growth, Allamanda has been introduced widely where it is used as a groundcover <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundcover> or for hedges and screens. In some areas Allamanda are an invasive species<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasive_species> 2009/4/11 ajinkya gadave <[email protected]> > this is alamanda flower > > > On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 12:33 PM, Kumaran Sathasivam < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> Hello Anil, >> >> The plant seems to be the Willow-leaved Allamanda. >> >> Regards, >> Kumaran >> >> --- On Sat, 11/4/09, Anil Gulati <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > From: Anil Gulati <[email protected]> >> > Subject: [indiantreepix:10520] Flower >> > To: [email protected] >> > Date: Saturday, 11 April, 2009, 11:12 AM >> > Here are pix of >> > the flower I had taken at Elliot Park of Kolkata. I am not >> > sure on its name, but these flowers look nice within the >> > green leaves. >> > >> > Thanks and >> > regards >> > Anil >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to >> http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ >> >> >> > > > > -- With regards, J.M.Garg "We often ignore the beauty around us" Creating Awareness about Indian Flora & Fauna: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 For learning about our trees & plants, please visit/ join Google e-group (Indiantreepix) http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
