| The Allamanda is a stunningly beautiful and | | | | Some people think that allamanda flowers have a |
| extremely toxic flower is native to Central and | | | | fruity scent. Allamandas are used throughout the |
| South America along with a known species in | | | | tropics as ornamental plants in peoples homes. In |
| Australia. The name "allamanda" is named after a | | | | the city of Canovanas, on the island of Puerto |
| Swiss botanist Dr. Frederich Allamanda. However, | | | | Rico, the Allamanda has been made the official |
| there are many regional names such as Yellow | | | | flower of the city. |
| Bell, Golden Trumpet or Buttercup Flower. | | | | Children and animals should never be allowed near |
| Allamandas likes to grow in full sun next to fresh | | | | an allamandas plant because all parts of the plant |
| water with lots of consistent rain. Very sensitive | | | | contain Allamandin. If ingested, Allamandin can be |
| to frost, the allamada does not like shade and can | | | | deadly. The sap inside an Allamanda will cause the |
| not grow in salty or alkaline soils. | | | | development of rashes and sometimes blisters |
| Consistently blooming shrub like plant an Allamanda | | | | for non internal contact. |
| is fully capable of reaching heights more then | | | | As bad and gloomy as the toxic sap of the |
| 6½ feet. The leathery citrus like leaves are | | | | Allamanda plant produces, certain types of |
| pointed and lance shaped. The yellow, | | | | Allamanda are noted for their medicinal properties. |
| trumpet-shaped flowers are 2-3 inches in | | | | The same toxic milky Allamanda sap is currently |
| diameter. Though yellow is the most common | | | | being looked at for antibacterial and even as a |
| color for an Allamanda, there are other colors | | | | cancer treatment. |
| such as white, purple, pink or orange. | | | | |