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About Allamanda and Brazilwood


About Brazilwood and Allamanda


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America   

Types
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
6   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions   
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24   
H2, 24   

Habit
Vining/Climbing   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
670.00 cm   
31

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon   
Yellow, Lemon yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink   
Dark Salmon, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves   
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Salt   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash   
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria   
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Bark, Seeds, Wood   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'   
CAESALPINIA echinata   

Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine   
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood   

In Hindi
Allamanda   
Brazilwood Tree   

In German
Allamanda   
Brasil Baum   

In French
Allamanda   
Brazilwood Arbre   

In Spanish
Allamanda   
Árbol de palo de brasil   

In Greek
Allamanda   
brazilwood Δέντρο   

In Portuguese
Allamanda   
Árvore de pau-brasil   

In Polish
Allamanda   
brazylijskich Drzewo   

In Latin
Allamanda   
Brazilwood ligno   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Fabales   

Family
Apocynaceae   
Fabaceae   

Genus
Allamanda   
Caesalpinia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Apocyneae   
Caesalpinieae   

Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae   
Caesalpinioideae   

Number of Species
12   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Allamanda and Brazilwood

Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Brazilwood? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Brazilwood. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Brazilwood doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Brazilwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Allamanda and Brazilwood

Season and care of Allamanda and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.

Allamanda and Brazilwood Physical Information

Allamanda and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Brazilwood are as follows:

Care of Allamanda and Brazilwood

Care of Allamanda and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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