allamanda

Thân thiện

A gardener waters a yellow allamanda in a sunny garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical flowering plant: "allamanda" refers to a plant belonging to the genus Allamanda, characterized by large, showy, funnel-shaped flowers that grow in clusters at the ends of its branches.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The vibrant yellow allamanda is a common sight in tropical gardens.
  • She trained the allamanda to climb over the garden trellis.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical contexts: The term is used specifically to refer to any species within the genus , which are evergreen shrubs or vines native to Central and South America.
  • The Allamanda cathartica, or golden trumpet, is a popular ornamental species.

Variants and Related Words

• Allamanda cathartica (n): The most widespread species, commonly known as the golden trumpet vine.
• Allamanda blanchetii (n): A species with purple or violet-tinged flowers.

Synonyms

• Golden trumpet: A common name for the most familiar species of allamanda.
• Buttercup flower: An informal name sometimes used due to the flower's shape and color in some species.

Notes

• All parts of the allamanda plant are considered poisonous if ingested.
• The plant is primarily cultivated for its decorative appeal in warm climates and greenhouses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a plant of the genus Allamanda having large showy funnel-shaped flowers in terminal cymes