Alamanda cathartica

Alamanda cathartica is a common ornamental plant called Alamanda flower and also often referred to as the golden trumpet flower, yellow bell flower, or flower buttercup. Alamanda come from Central and South American regions and are found in Brazil in which the interest is common used as a garnish because of its beautiful.

Characteristic of alamanda
Alamanda plant included in the group with a high woody shrub that can reach 2 meters.This plant is evergreen (green all year).The old trunk will brown because of the formation of wood, while the green young shoots. The leaves have a shape that melancip at the end with a rough surface with a length of 6 to 16 cm. In addition, leaf Alamanda generally gather as many as three or four strands. Alamanda flower yellow and shaped like a horn with a diameter of 5-7.5 cm.The plant has fragrant flowers.


Alamanda can be found in the area around the river or open place exposed to much sun with enough rain and high humidity throughout tahun.Tanaman is not capable of growing in salty soil or too alkaline, and these plants also can not stand low temperature. Temperature -1 ° C can kill these plants because these plants are very sensitive to cold temperatures.

Alamanda grow well and produce flowers in full sun intensity without a hitch. If given the obstacles, the production of this menurun.Tanaman flowers grow well in sandy soils, rich in organic matter, and beraerasi good. Overall, the Alamanda is an easy crop to grow in appropriate conditions so that in some areas is also regarded as a weed.

The right climate for growth Alamanda is an area with a tropical climate. In regions with tropical climates, Alamanda can grow in most environments with a fairly rapid growth rate in its original habitat, Alamanda live at an altitude of 000-700 meters above sea level with rainfall 1000 to 2800 mm per year. Because of its growth Fast, Alamanda commonly used as ornaments to decorate fences and walls.

Reproduction

Alamanda flowering plants in many habitats throughout the year. This plant can reproduce by seed, but propagation is generally carried out is by stem cuttings. This is due, several varieties of hybrid hard to raise seed capsules. Alamanda plant that grows quite fast so it must often be trimmed to maintain her appearance.

 

Convenience

Alamanda flower known to have some medical functions, one of which can be used as a laxative. The sap of this plant have antibacterial properties. Alamanda flower also has antibiotic properties against Staphylococcus flowers of this plant is also commonly used as a medicine to prevent complications from malaria and swelling limpa.Selain it, its roots can also be used to prevent jaundice

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