Synonym(s)
Nerium oleander; Rose laurel
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Plant from the dog family (Apocynaceae). The oleander is an evergreen plant with lanceolate, firm, leathery leaves that reach up to 24 cm in length. The leaf blade can be up to 5 cm.The pink to purple, depending on the species also white or yellowish flowers appear from June to September.
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The oleander has a large natural distribution area that stretches from Morocco, southern Spain over the whole Mediterranean area. It also spreads in the Near and Middle East as well as in India, China and South America.
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The oleander is parent plant of Oleandri folium the oleander leaves (contain cardiac active glyosides (main glycoside = oleandrin). However, Oleandri folium received a negative monograph because of insufficient efficacy.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles