Nerium
Nerium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Nerium, is a genus of evergreen shrubs renowned for their striking, bell-shaped flowers. While widely cultivated for ornamental beauty in tropical climates, it is crucial to note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic. In traditional medicine, it is studied for specific pharmacological properties.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf · Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
NeriumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing within the Baleares islands. Furthermore, its presence is noted in the territory of Corse. The species also inhabits various parts of France. Finally, its geographical range extends to Portugal and Sardegna.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Nerium has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju
- JAMA
Seed
- Toxicology letters
Preparations
Nerium has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include polyphenol-rich oleander extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Polyphenol-rich oleander extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Polyphenol-rich oleander extracts
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie