Gurcharan Ji may be correct
[image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality5&;> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=signaturevirality5&;> 04/17/21, 05:49:27 PM On Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 4:35 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > I think Allamanda schottii > <https://efloraofindia.com/2011/02/04/allamanda-schottii/> > > On Mon, 12 Apr 2021 at 19:59, Gurcharan Singh <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Forwarding for ID >> Distributed as Allamanda cathartica ? >> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/a/apocynaceae/allamanda/allamanda-cathartica-1> >> Yes glabrous leaves and calyx, unequal calyx lobes vote for A. cathartica >> Group discussion at >> Allamanda cathartica? (google.com) >> <https://groups.google.com/g/indiantreepix/c/PXmp8ejvXBw> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: JM Garg <[email protected]> >> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 9:34:20 PM UTC+5:30 >> Subject: Allamanda cathartica? >> To: indiantreepix <[email protected]> >> >> >> On 13/7/08 in Hyderabad, AP. I hope the Id is correct? >> >> Here are some extracts from Wikipedia link on *Allamanda*: >> 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>, notably *Allamanda >> cathartica* in Queensland <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland>, >> Australia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia>. >> >> *Allamanda cathartica* is also notable for its medicinal properties: all >> parts of the plant contain allamandin >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Allamandin&action=edit&redlink=1>, >> a toxic iridoid lactone >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Iridoid_lactone&action=edit&redlink=1>. >> The leaves, roots and flowers may be used in the preparation of a powerful >> cathartic <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laxative> (hence the name); the >> milky sap is also known to possess antibacterial >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antibacterial> and possibly anticancer >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anticancer> properties. Gardeners exposed >> to the sap will develop rashes, itch, and blisters. >> >> The genus name *Allamanda* derives from Dr. Frederich Allamanda >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frederich_Allamanda&action=edit&redlink=1> >> (1735-1803), a Swiss <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland> botanist >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botany> of the late 18th century. >> >> -- >> With regards, >> J.M.Garg >> "We often ignore the beauty around us" >> For learning about our trees & plants, please visit/ join Google e-group >> (Indiantreepix) http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en >> For my Birds, Butterflies, Trees, Landscape pictures etc., visit >> http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/J.M.Garg >> > > > -- > With regards, > J.M.Garg > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "efloraofindia" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CA%2BiuSFCxJeJxVZ_v3Pw75WuKpvfROckfd1H0U_tFRoc0_frOng%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CA%2BiuSFCxJeJxVZ_v3Pw75WuKpvfROckfd1H0U_tFRoc0_frOng%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. 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