ZZZ Thevetia peruviana
(Pers.) K. Schum.
Yellow Oleander, Lucky nut
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A shrub or small tree. It grows up to 6 m tall. It has many branches. It has a smooth trunk often with knots. The leaves are narrow and long. They are 7-8 cm long by 0-7 cm wide. They are smooth and shiny above and dull green underneath. They occur in rings. The flowers are yellow and bell shaped. They have a scent. They are 4-5 cm long. The fruit are greenish and smooth.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are poisonous. ALL PARTS OF THE PLANT ARE POISONOUS.
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Known Hazards
All parts of the plant are poisonous, including the seeds. The plant is toxic to animals.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Antilles, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, East Africa, El Salvador, Eswatini, Guatemala, Guianas, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Indochina, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, Southern Africa, South America, Suriname, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, West Indies,
Cultivation
It can easily be grown from cuttings.
Notes
Used as medicine in China and Indonesia. All plant parts are considered toxic to animals.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Ginje, Huang hua jia, Pili kaner, Rumpoey, Zhu tao
References (10)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 636
- Barwick, M., 2004, Tropical and Subtropical Trees. A Worldwide Encyclopedic Guide. Thames and Hudson p 410
- Bole, P.V., & Yaghani, Y., 1985, Field Guide to the Common Trees of India. OUP p 107
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 2 (I-Z) p 2193
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.wdt.qc.ca)
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- Li Ping-tao; Antony J. M. Leeuwenberg, David J. Middleton, Apocynaceae, Flora of China
- Lord, E.E., & Willis, J.H., 1999, Shrubs and Trees for Australian gardens. Lothian. p 267
- Mbuya, L.P., Msanga, H.P., Ruffo, C.K., Birnie, A & Tengnas, B., 1994, Useful Trees and Shrubs for Tanzania. Regional Soil Conservation Unit. Technical Handbook No 6. p 484
- McMakin, P.D., 2000, Flowering Plants of Thailand. A Field Guide. White Lotus. p 8
- Wijayakusuma, H.M.H., et al, 1996, Tanaman Berkhasiat Obat Di Indonesia. Pustaka Kartini. p 51
