Although common in India as a garden plant, Kolambi or Golden Trumpet Vine is a native of
The bright yellow flowers of this plant look like
Quick Facts
Plant Type: Perennial Climber
Family: Apocynaceae
Botanical name: Allamanda cathartica
Common Names:
Golden Trumpet Vine, Allamanda Flower, Yellow Allamanda, Kolambi (in Malayalam)
Flowering: Year-round
Origin: South America
Distribution: Widely in tropical areas
Main uses: Garden plant
Appearance
Golden Trumpet Plant appears to be a shrub. However it is a climber with delicate and woody stems. It can reach a height of 2 meters when planted on the ground, but can be taller when there is a support.
Leaves & Stem
The oblong leaves of Kolambi have a shiny texture. They grow densely on the stem and has very short petioles. Because of its dark green color and thick foliage, the plant always gives an evergreen appearance.
The woody stem is usually green or brown. They can climb over adjacent plants. Without pruning, the stems/vines can grow easily and spread over a meter on the ground. So in gardens, the vines are tied together to keep them erect.
The leaves and stem have a latex which can be poisonous and can also cause itching or other irritations.
Flowers
The yellow flowers have 5 petals which have pointed tips. They might slightly resemble a lotus petal with a wide middle part.
The flowers after a rain…
Distribution & Cultivation
Allamanda cathartica is now widely grown as a garden plant all over the tropics from Americas to Asia and Australia. It has the status of a weed in many places and even has a slightly invasive nature. The origin of this climber is believed to be Brazil.
It grows very well in places with well-drained soil and lots of sunlight.
Such beautiful flowers, Abhi! Absolutely amazing shots!
Wow, it is very beautiful i like your shots.
Great capture, I'm in love with the color 🙂
very pretty! rich in color and lovely shape!
What a gorgeous flowers. I love the color and you did capture it great.
Have a nice weekend abhinav.
Beautiful shots of flowers.
I love them, the flowers are tremendous, photography at is best.
Reminds me of my childhood days. There was a boys hostel near our house. They had these flowers in their garden, we used to collect the flowers; which fell on the ground.
lovely snaps !
Naturally beautiful….especially the second 1
good shots…and im eager to know which camera and lens you are using…Cheers 🙂
nice.. what variety is ths one ???
what amazing pictures!
beautifully captured!
Oh..delightful flowers..<3! I have three colors of allamanda in my garden. The creepers grow so fast n flower in abundance! Lovely shots..
beautiful … amazing shots..
Wow, amazing shots of the beautiful flower!
Thanks for sharing this beauty.
Wish you a wonderful week.
Mette
I too have this flower in my garden! Lovely shot!
…amazingly pretty…those rain drops…wow!!
Beautiful
Amazing shots…
Beautiful, both flowers and the photography. 🙂
Bell flower and Kolambi, both names suit this flower. And Abhinav, I just can't seem to take my eyes off that second picture. It's awesome.
Lovely captures. I adore that flower.
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