Golden trumpet (Allamanda cathartica)
Golden trumpet, also known as Buttercup Flower, Allamanda, Golden Cup, Yellow allamanda, Angel's trumpet
The official flower of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, is the Golden Trumpet (Allamanda cathartica), a species originally from Brazil. This plant, noted in Flora Brasiliensis, can reach up to 6 meters if left untrimmed.
Key Facts About Golden trumpet
Attributes of Golden trumpet
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Plant Height
4 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
10 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Pink Gold
Scientific Classification of Golden trumpet
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Gentianales
Family
Dogbane
Genus
Allamanda
Species
Golden trumpet
Toxicity
All parts of golden trumpet are poisonous when they are ingested by humans, and it can also cause mild skin irritation from physical contact with the sap. Poisoning is most likely to occur if large quantities are eaten, or from accidental contact with the plant.