Urechites lutea/ Pentalion lutea (Wild Allamanda)

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Botanical Name	Urechites lutea
Family	Apocynaceae
Local Name in Urdu	Does not exist
Common Name	Popularly called wild Allamanda or yellow Mandevilla but it is not related to the true Allamanda or true Mandevilla
Life Cycle	Evergreen
Cultivar Name	NA
Fragrant or Not	No fragrance
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree)	Vine, a vigorous climber which can "suffocate" any tree growing nearby
Height	> 10 feet
Spacing	NA
Flowering Months	Spring/ Summer
Flower Color	Bright yellow
Growing Areas	Warm areas of Pakistan
Frost Tender	Yes
Exposure	Full sunlight, can tolerate some partial shade but full sunlight is best
Soil pH	Tolerant to pH
Propagation	Stem cuttings
Uses	Ornamental
Other Details	This vine belongs to the family of periwinkle (sada bahaar), and Plumeria (champa). This vine has beautiful light green glossy leaves and the bright yellow flowers. Given that it is a vigorous climber it can easily overcome any nearby tree. It needs good support to flourish and bloom profusely. Wild Allamanda is a common vine in Pakistani gardens and often sold by this name. However true Allamanda is discussed in a separate entry (see Allamanda). The plant is drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. Avoid over-watering. Caution: The Latin name Urechites implies a burning sensation. This plant is toxic by ingestion and some people may develop allergic reactions from the sap

images courtesy Javed Ashraf(Jdashraf).