Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
oleander
ID:
252245

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 209 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251577

Common Names

  • Oleander Nerium
  • Nerium Oleander
  • Oleander Nerium

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Synonyms

  • Nerion oleandrum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Nerium carneum hort. ex Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Nerium flavescens Spin [unknown]
  • Nerium floridum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Nerium grandiflorum Desf. [unknown]
  • Nerium indicum Mill. [unknown]
  • Nerium indicum kotschyi (Boiss.) Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Nerium japonicum hort. ex Gentil [unknown]
  • Nerium kotschyi Boiss. [unknown]
  • Nerium latifolium Mill. [unknown]
  • Nerium lauriforme Lam. [unknown]
  • Nerium luteum Nois. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Nerium mascatense A.DC. [unknown]
  • Nerium odoratissimum Wender. [unknown]
  • Nerium odoratum Lam. [unknown]
  • Nerium odorum Aiton [unknown]
  • Nerium oleander kurdicum Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Nerium splendens hort. ex Paxton [unknown]
  • Nerium thyrsiflorum Paxton [unknown]
  • Nerium verecundum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Oleander indica Medik. [unknown]
  • Oleander vulgaris Medik. [unknown]
  • Nerium indicum leucanthum Makino [unknown]
  • Nerium indicum lutescens Makino [unknown]
  • Nerium indicum plenum Makino [unknown]
  • Nerium indicum leucanthum (Makino) Okuyama [unknown]
  • Nerium oleander indicum (Mill.) O.Deg. & Greenwell [unknown]

Description

Nerium oleander (also called 'Oleander', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in many parts of the world. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, dark green leaves and fragrant clusters of white, pink, or red flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, disturbed sites, and dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nerium oleander is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nerium oleander has white flowers with yellow centers and a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nerium oleander is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nerium oleander

Nerium oleander is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Nerium oleander FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nerium oleander?

Nerium oleander

What is the common name of Nerium oleander?

Oleander

What is the optimal growing environment for Nerium oleander?

Nerium oleander prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Species in the Nerium genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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