What does the UTM-MTDC Symbiosis logo, the Allamanda flower, represent?
The Allamanda plant, commonly available in Malaysia, is a genus of tropical shrubs or vines belonging to the dogbane family. A hardy and rapid grower, the Allamanda may reach a height of more than two metres. Its leaves are pointed and leathery. Its bright, trumpet-shaped flowers can grow up to 7.5 centimetres in diameter, and the large blooms may be yellow, white, purple, pink or orange. The Allamanda produces flowers all year round, making them popular as ornamentals. Their scent is also considered delicate and fruity. Additionally, the Allamanda cathartica is notable for its medicinal properties, and all parts of the plant contain allamandin, a toxic iridoid lactone. The leaves, roots and flowers may be used to prepare a powerful cathartic, while the milky sap possesses antibacterial and possible anticancer properties. In short, the Allamanda represents traits seen as essential in a successful entrepreneur – it is resilient, resourceful, industrious, attractive and possesses somethi
