Allamanda cathartica

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feminine noun (botany / scientific name)

Definition

The scientific name of the most well-known species in the genus Allamanda, a vigorous tropical climbing plant popularly known as the 'golden trumpet' or 'common allamanda'. It is famous for its large, waxy yellow flowers up to 12 cm in diameter and is heavily used in tropical landscaping; all parts of the plant are toxic and possess strong purgative properties, from which the specific epithet 'cathartica' originates.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Allamanda cathartica
  • Golden trumpet

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Invariable scientific binomial nomenclature operating as a rigid designator for a specific plant species.
Formation Binomial formatting combining the generic name 'Allamanda' and the Latin specific epithet 'cathartica' (purgative).
Spelling / Pronunciation [ˌæləˈmændə kəˈθɑːrtɪkə]
Source The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Plants and Botanical Index

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: În medicina tradițională, extractele din Allamanda cathartica erau folosite cu mare precauție ca emetice puternice.

EN: In traditional medicine, extracts from Allamanda cathartica were used with great caution as powerful emetics.

RO: Liana Allamanda cathartica necesită un suport solid pe care să se urce pentru a-și expune florile la soare.

EN: The Allamanda cathartica vine requires a solid support to climb on in order to expose its flowers to the sun.

RO: Am cumpărat un exemplar de Allamanda cathartica pentru grădina mea de iarnă bine luminată.

EN: I bought a specimen of Allamanda cathartica for my well-lit winter garden.

Idioms & Phrases

Floarea de Allamanda cathartica / Allamanda cathartica flower

RO: Structură florală campanulată de culoare galben intens, lipsită de parfum dar extrem de atractivă vizual.

EN: An intense yellow campanulate floral structure, lacking fragrance but highly attractive visually.

Toxicitatea Allamanda cathartica / Allamanda cathartica toxicity

RO: Caracterul periculos al sevei plantei, determinat de prezența iridoidelor și a glicozidelor dăunătoare.

EN: The dangerous nature of the plant's sap, determined by the presence of harmful iridoids and glycosides.

Tunderea speciei Allamanda cathartica / Pruning Allamanda cathartica

RO: Intervenție anuală esențială realizată primăvara pentru stimularea ramificării și a apariției de noi boboci.

EN: Essential annual intervention performed in spring to stimulate branching and the emergence of new buds.

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