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Synonyms: |
Thevetia neriifolia Juss. ex A.DC. Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) K. Schum. |
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Common names: | Be-still tree (English) Lucky nut (English) Yellow oleander (English) | |
Description: | Shrub or small tree. Leaves evergreen, glossy, linear, ± sessile, dark green; secondary veins obscure; margin revolute. Flowers 5-7.5 cm long, usually yellow, sometimes apricot, orange or white (cv. 'alba'). Fruit c. 2.5 cm across, becoming black when ripe. Similar to Cascabela thevetioides; see that species for the differences. |
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Notes: | Very commonly planted both in urban gardens and in rural areas. | |
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Worldwide distribution: | Mexico to tropical South America | |
Growth form(s): | Tree, shrub over 2 m. | |
Insects associated with this species: | Daphnis nerii (Larval foodplant) | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species | |
Content last updated: | Sunday 30 June 2019 | |
Literature: |
Bailey, L.H. & Bailey, E.Z. (1976). Hortus Third. A concise Dictionary of Plants Cultivated in the United States and Canada Macmillan Publishing Co, Inc., New York Page 1108. Bromilow, C. (2010). Problem Plants and Alien Weeds of South Africa Briza Publications, South Africa Page 166. (Includes a picture). Leeuwenberg, A.J.M. & Kupicha, F.K. et al. (1985). Apocynaceae Flora Zambesiaca 7(2) Page 397. |
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