Scientific Name
Allamanda cathartica
Common Name
Yellow allamanda

TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.

Characteristics

Family
Apocynaceae
Plant Description
Evergreen, sprawling shrub or woody climber; leaves opposite or whorled, simple, glossy, leathery; flowers tubular, yellow, in clusters at ends of branches.
Origin
Tropical America.
Where Found
Houseplant or interiorscape; landscape, ornamental tender annual vine.
Mode
Ingestion, dermatitis.
Poisonous Part
All parts.
Symptoms
Fever, swollen lips, thirst, nausea, diarrhea. Skin irritation upon contact with cell sap.
Toxic Principle
Unknown.
Severity
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.

"Poisonous Plants of North Carolina," Dr. Alice B. Russell, Department of Horticultural Science; Dr. James W. Hardin, Botany; Dr. Larry Grand, Plant Pathology, and Dr. Angela Fraser, Family and Consumer Sciences, North Carolina State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell, James W. Hardin, Larry Grand. Computer programming Miguel A. Buendia; graphics Brad Capel.

Disclaimer: The list of poisonous plants on this web site does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known, or that might be found in an urban landscape or home. North Carolina State University does not advise eating any of the plants included in this web site. The information concerning edibility is taken from the literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. In cases of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

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