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Allamanda bolivinensis Bolivian Allamanda

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen


Release Date: 12/3/2018

Reviewed At: 6/9/2022

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp028-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides a detailed overview of the Bolivian Allamanda (Allamanda bolivinensis), an evergreen vine known for its vivid white, trumpet-shaped flowers with deep yellow throats. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its rapid growth rate, spreading habit, and adaptability to various soil types. The document highlights the plant’s uses in landscaping, such as covering trellises, arbors, and retaining walls, and its suitability for hanging baskets. It also notes the plant’s high drought tolerance and minimal pest issues, making it an attractive option for gardeners in frost-free locations. Additionally, the document discusses the plant’s maintenance requirements, including the need for full sun and regular pinching to manage its growth. Original publication date October 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS28, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised August 2018. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Edward F. Gilman, professor, Environmental Horticulture Department; Ryan W. Klein, graduate assistant, Environmental Horticulture Department; and Gail Hansen, associate professor, Environmental Horticulture Department; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Gilman, E., Klein, R. W., & Hansen, G. (2018). Allamanda bolivinensis Bolivian Allamanda. EDIS, 2018(4). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp028-1999

Authors

Edward F. Gilman
Edward F. Gilman

professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Ryan Klein
Ryan Klein
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, arboriculture, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences

Gail Hansen
Gail Hansen
Specialist
University of Florida

professor, sustainable landscape design, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences

Contacts

Keighly Graves
Keighly Graves
staff
University of Florida

horticultural science specialist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program

Claire Lewis
Claire Lewis
Specialist
University of Florida

state specialized agent II and director Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program, UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency

Wendy Wilber
Wendy Wilber
Specialist
University of Florida

state program coordinator and Extension agent IV, UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program

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