Allamanda cathartica
Golden trumpet
Allamanda cathartica, commonly known as Golden Trumpet, is a vibrant tropical shrub prized for its brilliant yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally used in various cultures for its potent purgative properties to treat digestive ailments and promote overall gastrointestinal health.
- Scientific name: Allamanda cathartica
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It falls into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, specifically being a member of the family Apocynaceae. Within this family, it is categorized under the genus Allamanda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Allamanda | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Allamanda cathartica, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 软枝黄蝉 (zh-hans), 軟枝黃蟬 (zh-hant), and 軟枝黃蟬 (zh-hk), while in Polish, it is known as Allamanda przeczyszczającą. In Thailand, the plant is commonly called บานบุรี.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 软枝黄蝉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 軟枝黃蟬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 軟枝黃蟬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Allamanda przeczyszczająca | Wikidata |
| th | บานบุรี | Wikidata |
| ms | Bunga akar kuning | Wikidata |
| to | Pua engeenga | Wikidata |
| de | Goldtrompete | Wikidata |
| bn | অলকানন্দা | Wikidata |
| ml | കോളാമ്പി | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in Gabon as well as throughout the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Moving toward the eastern side of the continent, it can be found within East Tropical Africa, specifically in Tanzania. The species also extends into South Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Angola. Finally, its range continues southward into Zimbabwe, completing its spread across various tropical zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Allamanda cathartica, is widely recognized for its various components that possess distinct pharmacological properties. The leaf part is frequently utilized in traditional medicine due to its specific chemical constituents that can influence digestive and physiological processes. Additionally, the plant contains a milky latex that flows from its stems and injured tissues, which is known to contain potent compounds that can act as powerful purgatives, though it must be handled with caution due to its high toxicity.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| latex | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Allamanda cathartica has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, plumieride, terpenes, alcohols, aldehydes.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plumieride | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aldehydes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoplumericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ketones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Allamanda cathartica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allamanda cathartica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Psychiatric diseases, fertility, jaundice, malaria.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |