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Nerium oleander

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Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander, rose laurel, be-still tree or rosebay, is a shrub or small tree cultivated worldwide in temperate and subtropical areas as an ornamental and landscaping plant. It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium, belonging to subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is so widely cultivated that no precise region of origin has been identified, though it is usually associated with the Mediterranean Basin.

FamilyApocynaceae
GenusNerium
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

Synonyms

Synonyms are alternative scientific names that have been used in the past for Nerium oleander.

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Accepted NameNerium oleander
BasionymNot listed
Last UpdatedNot listed

List of Synonyms