Sunday, October 25, 2009

Today’s Flowers-Allamanda Blanchetii

These white and purple in the center flowers are Allamanda (Allamanda blanchetii) is generally described as a Perennial Shrub or Vine. The yellow Allamanda plant called Allamanda oenothetafolia  is more popular which we always can see planted in private gardens or parks in Singapore.
Allamanda plant or golden trumpet it's scientific name is Allamanda cathartica L. They are easy to grow in any sunny places but not suitable to keep as house plants. All parts of the plant are toxic, and the milky sap can irritate the skin. So, if you see Allamanda flowers, don’t touch.
Many thanks to the TF folks: Santilli, Denise, Pupo and Valkyrien for hosting this weekly and lovely event!

15 comments:

  1. RosamariaOctober 25, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Congratulations, Paula, on been the guest friend today. Your photos here, and at TF are very nice.
    Have a good week!

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  2. CarverOctober 25, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Those are beautiful flowers and I also love the one of yours which is up as a guest friend.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 25, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Thank you for beeing our guest friend today.
    Lovely picture,
    thanks for sharing :)

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  4. NanceOctober 25, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    I didn't know trumpet vine is toxic...thanks for the info. Lovely shots of the allamanda and the ginger flower.

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  5. jabblogOctober 25, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    So pretty and yet so unkind!
    Your ginger flower photo is absolutely gorgeous.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Luiz RamosOctober 25, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Beautiful flowers. Great Nature.
    Luiz Ramos

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  7. VALKYRIENOctober 26, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Congrats on being guest friend today! A beautiful flower as a guest friend - and a beautiful flower on your blog! Very delicate!
    Have a nice week!

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  8. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 26, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Paula: It is wonderful that you were featured with the beautiful flowers you post.

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  9. life ramblingsOctober 26, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    congrats. love your flowers especially the one featured on guest friend.

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  10. ArijaOctober 26, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    A beautiful trumpet flower, also a lovely flower for your guest photo.

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  11. Amanda MooreOctober 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    I bet they smell as wonderful as they are beautiful!Great photoing!

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  12. FlowersOctober 26, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    What an incredible blossom. I am not at all familiar with this plant, but it sounds like one I would like to get to know better.

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  13. ellenOctober 26, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Great shot!I love it...especially the one featured in guest friend.
    hope to hear from you too

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  14. heartbetasOctober 26, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Lovely Flowers...Mine is up!

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  15. GbexOctober 26, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    wow, really beautiful....See yah!

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