Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Yellow Allamanda in Bangsar


This bright yellow Allamanda, a prolific bloomer is a common flower here in Malaysia. It was taken from my neighbor's house.

Some plant facts:-

Scientific Name: Allamanda Cathartica
Other Common Names: Butterfly Flower, Angel's Trumpet or Golden Trumpet
Family: Apocynaceae

Fact: If one is in contact with the flower sap or if the leaves are ingested, one can be poisoned. The symtoms can be skin irritation, vomitting, diarrhea, elevated temperature.