Thevetia neriifolia

Thevetia neriifolia is an evergreen tropical shrub having glossy dark green leaves. The plant usually has several major stems. The flowers are funnel-shaped, fragrant and yellow colored. The fruit is a drupe. All parts of the plant and especially the seeds are highly poisonous.

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Datasheet

Common Name	Yellow oleander, lucky nut
Botanical name	Thevetia neriifolia
Family	Apocynaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Basic Colour	yellow / gold
Height	< 8m
Habitat	Evergreen forests in the lowlands and riparian forests
Altitude	0-600 m
Bloom Time	May -> October
Plant Type	Shrubs, Trees, Ornemental, Outdoor, Toxic
Fruit Type	Drupe
different tolerances	Tender
Used Parts	Leaf, bark
Plant Uses	biological pest control paint with antifungal, antibacterial and anti-termite properties, Ornamental
Active substances	heart glycosides
USDA Zone	10 (-1)
Sun Exposure	full sun
Soil pH	Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Moisture	Moist
Soil Type	Peaty
Propagation	by seeds, by sowing, by Cuttings
Germination	Tricky Germinator

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