Cryptostegia madagascariensis
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cryptostegia madagascariensis
COMMON NAME(S): Madagascar rubbervine, Purple allamanda
SYNONYM(S):
FAMILY: APOCYNACEAE - Dogbane family
ORIGIN: Madagascar
HABITAT: Tropical landscapes and conservatories
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TYPE:
HEIGHT: Variable
CHARACTERISTICS:
LEAVES: Opposite, 3-5" long, leathery, simple, broadly oval-shaped or elliptic, rounded at tip
FLOWERS: Funnel-shaped, showy, pink, purple or white, 2-3" long
FLOWERING SEASON: All year
FRUITS: Pods 5-7" long, seeds with tuft of hair
ALLERGENIC PRINCIPLES: Unknown irritant, but contains potent glycosides
ALLERGENIC PROPERTIES: Respiratory and dermatological
COMMENTS: The milky sap of this ornamental vine causes a severe dermatitis. If the dust of dried parts is inhaled, irritation to the eyes, nose and throat can occur accompanied by swelling.