Nerium oleander
Rosebay
Also known as: Nerion oleandrum St.-Lég. +19 more
- Nerion oleandrum St.-Lég.
- Nerium atropurpureum Bürger
- Nerium coccineum Bürger
- Nerium haquevillei Butteaud
- Nerium indicum var. aurantiacum Poit.
- Nerium indicum var. luteum Poit.
- Nerium indicum var. ochroleucum Poit.
- Nerium indicum var. oxiacantholens Poit.
- Nerium indicum var. plenum Makino
- Nerium indicum var. ragonotii C.Morren
- Nerium indicum var. splendens Poit.
- Nerium indicum x Nerium oleander
- Nerium madonii M.Vincent
- Nerium odorum (Soland.), 1789
- Nerium odorum Salisb.
- Nerium odorum Sol.
- Nerium oleander subsp. atropurpureum-plenum Hovey
- Nerium oleander var. album G.Lodd.
- Nerium oleander var. atropurpureum Van Houtte
- Nerium oleander var. flore-variegato G.Lodd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Nerium oleander (commonly known as Rosebay) is a shrub or tree within the Apocynaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Myanmar, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Andaman Is., Arizona, Arkansas, Ascension, Azores, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil South, California, Cameroon, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Caroline Is., Chad, Chagos Archipelago, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Cook Is., Costa Rica, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Gilbert Is., Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Hawaii, Honduras, Japan, Jawa, Juan Fernández Is., Kenya, Kermadec Is., Korea, Krym, Lesser Sunda Is., Line Is., Louisiana, Madagascar, Madeira, Manchuria, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Nauru, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Nicaragua, North Carolina, Panama, Senegal, Society Is., South Carolina, Texas, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Western Sahara, Zimbabwe