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Cryptostegia grandiflora, Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda
 Cryptostegia grandiflora
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda
Origin: Madagascar
vine or creeperfull sunsemi-shaderegular waterwhite/off-white flowersblue/lavender/purple flowersornamental foliagepink flowersirritatingattracts butterflies, hummingbirdssubtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plantincuded in CD catalog

The India Rubber Vine originates from Madagascar and was formerly grown there and later in India to produce a poor quality rubber latex. Has large (2" across), showy, lilac flowers with a broad funnel-shaped tube and five spreading lobes. Leaves are very ornamental, wide, deep green and waxy. This exotic woody vine poses a significant threat to northern Australian savanna landscapes. The Rubber Vine is poisonous it contains glucosides interfering with the heart, and ingesting with provoke stomach and intestinal upset. When trimming wear gloves since the sap is very irritating to the skin, and discard what you trimmed rapidly, because the dust from dried plants is also irritating.


 
Cryptostegia grandiflora, Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda

Cryptostegia grandiflora, Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda
Cryptostegia grandiflora, Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda
Cryptostegia grandiflora, Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda
Cryptostegia grandiflora, Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda
Cryptostegia grandiflora, Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda
Cryptostegia grandiflora, Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda
Cryptostegia grandiflora, Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda


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  1068 Cryptostegia grandiflora - Rubber vine
Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda. Showy shrub or vine with waxy leaves and bright lavender-pink flowers. Hardy and easy to grow.
This item is certified for shipping to California.
3 gal pot3 plant(s) in stock
29.95  
Sale: 19.95  
 
   2785 Cryptostegia grandiflora - seeds
Rubber vine, Purple Allamanda. The India Rubber Vine originates from Madagascar and was formerly grown there and later in India to produce a poor quality rubber latex. Has large (2" across), showy, lilac flowers with a broad funnel-shaped tube and five spreading lobes.
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Per pack: 12 seeds3 Pack(s) in stock
2.95  
 


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