Wild-Allamanda

Pentalinon luteum (L.) Hansen & Wunderlin

pen-tah-LINE-on LOO-tee-um

Apocynaceae

Explanation of name: Linon means flax in Greek, the name Pentalinon meaning “five flax.” (?) Luteum means yellow.

Synonym: This vine is widely known under the name Urechites lutea (L.) Britton

Natural range: Florida, Caribbean

Recognition: Differs from true allamandas by having a twining habit and rounded leaf tips.  The flowers are yellow and golden.

Landscape uses: Drought tolerant, alkaline-tolerant sprawling-climbing-twining vine with bright yellow flowers.  Smaller and less aggressive than Allamanda cathartica. Toxic and reportedly can cause dermatitis.