Allamanda is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Apocynaceae, which is native to tropical America. Some species of Allamanda are known to grow in the Amazon rainforest. Allamanda cathartica, also known as the golden trumpet, is one of the species that is known to grow in the Amazon region. It is a vine-like plant that produces large, trumpet-shaped yellow flowers.
View of taller trees piercing the canopy of the Amazon Rainforest in Colombia. Such trees are called ’emergents’.
A small settlement on the banks of the Amazon River in the Amazonas region of Colombia. In view is...
Victoria Regia are lilies that reach up to two meters in diameter. Also known as Victoria Amazonica, they are...
The Blue and Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna), also known as the Blue-and-yellow Macaw, is a large, brightly colored parrot...
Buttress roots support the bigger trees in the Amazon Rainforest. Their roots are usually shallow, so the buttress system...
A common in flower in Colombia. If you know the name of this species, please leave a comment.
View of two Blue and Gold Macaws in the Amazonas Region of Colombia. These birds are native to the...
