CLIMBERS / CREEPERS PLANTS
COMMON NAME: Golden trumpet vine, Common trumpet vine, Yellow allamanda, Harkakra, and Pilaghant.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Allamanda Cathartica
FAMILY: Apocynaceae
ORIGIN: Originated from the Americas
HEIGHT: Plants can grow up to 5 feet
- Firstly, they are beautiful and often used for decoration.
- In traditional medicine, people use it to treat liver tumors, malaria, splenomegaly, and jaundice.
- Similarly, they use it to treat abscesses, ringworm, ulcers, and eczema.
- Their flowers are very effective in preventing malaria and swelling of the spleen.
- In addition, they are also used as an antidote for poisoning and can treat dysentery.
- And, they grow pretty well in tropics and areas with high light levels.
- Thus, it is perfect for Indian climates as it is full of sunlight.
- Finally, it has high commercial demand and is excellent for plantations.
- This plant has many ornamental and health benefits.
- Water it when the soil seems dry.
- And allow it to drain thoroughly.
- Organic Potting mix that boosts the plant’s growth. And, makes it more resilient in fighting diseases.