Allamanda schottii
Allamanda schottii, commonly known as the Schott's Allamanda, is a striking tropical shrub celebrated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Researchers continue to explore its unique phytochemical properties, investigating its potential medicinal applications and therapeutic benefits in traditional healing.
- Scientific name: Allamanda schottii
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Allamanda schottii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its placement in 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, Allamanda schottii, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 黃蟬 (zh) and specifically as 硬枝黃蟬 (yue) in Cantonese. In Swedish, it is commonly called Buskallamanda (sv), while in Vietnamese, it is known as Huỳnh anh hoa vàng nghệ (vi). Additionally, in Malay, it is identified by the name Akar kuning semak (ms).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黃蟬 | Wikidata |
| sv | Buskallamanda | Wikidata |
| vi | Huỳnh anh hoa vàng nghệ | Wikidata |
| yue | 硬枝黃蟬 | Wikidata |
| ms | Akar kuning semak | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄蝉 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃蟬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黄蝉 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒメアリアケカズラ | Wikidata |
| zh | 硬枝黄蝉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. Within China, its presence is noted in both Hainan and the China Southeast territories. The species can also be found in Eastern Asia, specifically on the island of Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it has been identified in Bangladesh. Finally, its range extends to Mexico, where it is located in the Mexico Southeast region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Allamanda schottii, exhibits distinct morphological characteristics across its various structures. The leaves are typically arranged in a way that provides a lush, green canopy, serving as the primary site for photosynthesis and containing various bioactive compounds. Its stems are often climbing or sprawling in nature, providing the necessary structural support and vascular pathways to transport nutrients throughout the organism. Beneath the surface, the roots form a stabilizing system that anchors the plant firmly in the soil while absorbing the essential water and minerals required for its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Allamanda schottii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Plumericin, protease.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plumericin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Allamanda schottii has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytostatic, Cytotoxic, Thrombolytic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Allamanda schottii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include endothelial cells.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| endothelial cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |