Oleander
Nerium oleander
family
Apocynaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
Oleander, Common oleander, Oleander rose laurel, Pink oleander, White oleander, Rose laurel.
An evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 6m high with dark, dull-green leaves that are paler below and have distinctive veins and a prominent midrib. Pink, red or white flowers which are slightly aromatic, with a single row of petals, appear from September to March. It bears reddish-brown fruit follicles which are finger-like and 10-20cm long. They are ridged and split longitudinally into two halves with seeds that have tufts of hairs. The whole plant is highly toxic and lethal and the sap is a skin irritant.
Impact
Impact
The whole plant is highly toxic and lethal and the sap is a skin irritant. This plants hardiness made it appealing to many local and State authorities for planting of median strips and other areas where maintenance was problematic. This species can out compete native flora. All parts of the plant are highly toxic and lethal to humans, birds and other animals.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
The whole plant is highly toxic and lethal and the sap is a skin irritant. This plants hardiness made it appealing to many local and State authorities for planting of median strips and other areas where maintenance was problematic. This species can out compete native flora. All parts of the plant are highly toxic and lethal to humans, birds and other animals.
