Botanical name: Nerium oleander Other names: Nerium odorum, Oleander, Sweet-scented oleander, East Indian oleander, Jamaica

South Sea rose, Rose bay, Laurier rose Genus: Nerium Species: N. oleander - N. oleander is an evergreen shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and clusters of salver-shaped, pink, white or red flowers in summer. Nerium oleander is: Evergreen Flower: Pink, White, Red in Summer Foliage: Dark-green, Silvery-grey in All seasons Habit: Bushy, Upright Toxicity: All parts are highly toxic if ingested. Contact with foliage may irritate skin.

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Identification
Genus Nerium Species odorum Variety Cultivar Common names sweet scented oleander Family APOCYNACEAE Specimen number S10248Data source Frgnt p212

Life cycle
Life form Terrestrial Life cycle Various Life span Annual cycle Not applicable Stature Various Growth form Not applicable Growth habit Various Overall height Overall spread

Climate
Sunshine Various Water Various Optimal soil texture Various Acceptable soil pH Various USDA hardiness USDA zones 08a-09b AHS heat zones Not classified Sunset climate zones Not classified

Garden
Suitable for gardens no Nursery Unknown Compost no Size at acquisition Unknown Garden location Unknown Garden notes Nerium odorum has flowers that are mildly almond-like. Sweet scented oleander can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10 Fahrenheit.

Special qualities

Tolerates drought no Tolerates high humidity no Tolerates seaside conditions no Insect resistant no Disease resistant no Deer resistant noBest uses Symbiosis Attracts butterflies no Attracts hummingbirds no Autumn foliage no Colorful berries no Desirable qualities Other interest Other interest color Other interest period

Adverse factors
Common pests Poisonous parts Poisonous indications Internal poison no Dermatologic poison no Livestock poison no Mechanical injury no Hay fever pollen Hay fever season Adverse qualities

Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties Medicinal parts Has medicinal uses no Do not self-administer no Do no use if pregnant no Legally restricted no Toxicity precautions Medicinal notes

Traditional uses
Parts used Traditional uses Contemporary uses Fragrance almond scented Fragrance parts Flowers Fragrance intensity Mild Fragrance category Almond Dye parts Dye color

Cultivation
Propagule Various Pollination method Planting style Crop spacing Row spacing Cold frame Planting period Harvesting period Frost tolerance Heat requirement Fertilizer Typical Time to harvest

Nutrition
Is edible no Culinary uses Nutritional value Edible parts Description of edible parts Flavor / texture

Horticulture
Horticulture notes Nerium odorum probably originates from Persia, India and Japan.

Herbarium
Tag needs printing no Collection notes

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Physical Characteristics

Nerium oleander is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 4 m (13ft). It is hardy to zone 8. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Jun to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs)

The plant prefers medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Hedge;

Edible Uses
None known

Medicinal Uses

Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. Cancer; Cardiotonic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Expectorant; Parasiticide; Resolvent; Skin; Sternutatory. The leaves and the flowers are cardiotonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emetic, expectorant and sternutatory[7, 147, 218]. A decoction of the leaves has been applied externally in the treatment of scabies[7], and to reduce swellings[240]. This is a very poisonous plant, containing a powerful cardiac toxin[240], and should only be used with extreme caution[7, 147]. The root is powerfully resolvent. Because of its poisonous nature it is only used

externally. It is beaten into a paste with water and applied to chancres and ulcers on the penis[240]. An oil prepared from the root bark is used in the treatment of leprosy and skin diseases of a scaly nature[240]. The whole plant is said to have anticancer properties[218].

Other Uses
Dye; Hedge; Hedge; Insecticide; Latex; Parasiticide; Soil stabilization. The plant is used as a rat poison[46], a parasiticide[7] and an insecticide[100]. The pounded leaves and bark are used as an insecticide[272]. A green dye is obtained from the flowers[168]. The plant is commonly used for informal hedging in the Mediterranean[89, 200], though it is too tender for this use in Britain[K]. The leaves contain small amounts of latex that can be used to make rubber[227], though the amount is too small for commercial utilization[K]. The plants have an extensive root system and are often used to stabilize soil in warmer areas[148].

Cultivation details
Prefers a heavy soil[49]. Prefers a light soil according to another report[202]. Requires a position in full sun[49, 184]. Prefers a fertile well-drained soil[200]. Lime tolerant[200, 202]. Plants are very tolerant of heat and also of drought once they are established[166]. Grows well in maritime gardens, tolerating saltladen winds[200]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, though plants tolerate temperatures down to 5c and short periods of temperatures down to -10c[184, 200, 260]. A popular greenhouse pot plant that can be grown outdoors in the summer, it can be grown outdoors all year round in the milder areas such as Cornwall[1, 260]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are many named varieties[200, 260]. Plants are shy to flower when grown outdoors[49, 59]. The flowers have a soft sweet perfume[245].

Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[113]. Do not use seed from pods infected with the bacterial disease 'oleander knot'[113]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter before planting them out in early summer. Cuttings of half-ripe side shoots, August/September in a frame. Good percentage[78]. Cuttings of mature leading shoots[1]

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Nerium Indicum
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Botanical Name : Nerium Indicum Family Name : Apocynaceae Common Name : Indian Oleander, Exile Tree. Part Used : Roots, Leaves Habitat : Cultivated throughout india. Product offered : Leaves, Wholeplant, Stem

Uses : Roots are bitter, acrid, astringent, anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, stomachic, febrifuge, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, cardiotonic and anticancer. Useful in cardiac asthma, renal and vesical calculi, chronic stomache, joint pains, leprosy and ulcers. Leaves are powerful repellent. A decoction of the leaves has been applied externally in the treatment of scabies and to reduce

swellings. The whole plant is said to have anticancer properties. The plant is used as a rat poison, a parasiticide and an insecticide. A green dye is obtained from the flowers. It is used in skin related problems and also helps in healing of wounds and also helps in reducing inflammation. It also helps in maintaining the normal body temperature.