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Thevetia peruviana


Yellow Oleander




Origin:  Tropical Central and South America.
Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Thevetia
Species
peruviana
Category
Tropicals
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
8a - 10a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8a - 10a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H4
Height
1.2 - 2.4 m
Spread
1.2 - 1.5 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMayJune
General Description
A medium sized fast growing shrub with long green leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Landscape
The plant can be used as a container plant, as hedges, borders and screens.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Insects and diseases are not a serious problem. Caterpillars chew on the leaves.
Habitat
It can be found in savanna, pastures and riparian land.
Bark/Stem Description
The bark on young plants is a pale green-olive colour while mature bark is a pale grey.
Leaf Description
The simple, long leaves are arranged spirally. The petiole is short, leaf blade is linear and has obscure venation, 7.5-15 cm long. 0.5-1.5 cm wide.The leaves are coated in wax.
Flower Description
The flowers are vivid yellow and have 5 petals that are spirally twisted. It is fragrant, showy, funnel-shaped and 5 cm long.
Fruit Description
The fruit are fleshy and globular, 4-5 cm, colour changes from green to black through ripeness. Its sometimes called lucky nut and the seed inside is a smooth brown stone.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
All parts of Thevetia peruviana are toxic, especially, the seed. If eaten, visible symptoms might be diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness and irregular heartbeat.
References
K. Schum. 1985. Yellow Oleander. Plant of the Month. January 2014. Kishan S, and Vimlesh M. 2012. International research journal of pharmacy. ISSN 2230-8407. IRJP 2012. 3(4)
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