2. DAHLIA
3. NERIUM
4. CELOSIA
5. BARLARIA
6. GOPHRENA
7. NANTHYAVATTAI
8. CHAMPAKA
9. MANORANGITHAM
• The most significant of these toxins are oleandrin and neriine, which are cardiac
glycosides.
• They are present in all parts of the plant, but are most concentrated in the sap, which
can block out receptors in the skin causing numbness.
• The entire plant, including the milky white sap, is toxic, and any part can cause an
adverse reaction.
• There are innumerable reported suicidal cases of consuming mashed oleander seeds
in southern India.
• Uses
• Flower -temples,
• Trunk oil-shrubs, rancid scent
• Plant –landscaping ,ornamentals
• Medical - snakebite cure
• Miscellaneous pharmaceutical product .Other
therapeutic preparation
• Preparations containing the active principles were
used formerly as rodenticides, insecticides, and
as remedies for indigestion, fever, ringworm,
malaria, leprosy, venereal diseases and as
abortifacients.
ASTER
Family :Asteraceae
Common Name: Alpine Aster
Scientific Name: Aster alpinus
• Gomphrena globosa
• Tamil – Vadamalli
•
• Gomphrena globosa is commonly known as
globe amaranth. It is an annual plant that grows up
to 24 inches in height.
Description: Upright plants about two feet (60cm) tall with flowers in spheres above the leaves. The
species has purple flowers, but a new variety ,Strawberry Fieldsö with strawberry color
spheres is becoming very popular.
Origin: India
Soil Type: A GOOD general purpose potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well) will suffice.
Check purchased soil to see that it is well aerated and add sand or perlite and peat moss if it
seems to pack too tightly. Give the plants a chance to settle in before going back to whatever
fertilization program has been successful for you. If you want to mix your own take: 1 part
garden soil, 1 part coarse sand or perlite, 1 part moist peat or humus (leaf mold) and a light
dusting of lime. Always use a pot with a hole.
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist and if you use rainwater, be careful as it could be acidic. Use warm water.
Fertilizer: Feed every two weeks with a water soluble fertilizer. An alternative is a granular slow release fertilizer if
applied annually in the early spring.
Plant Pests: Prone to none Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse.
Propagation: Seeds in the spring. Early summer, Early fall, Late summer, Late spring, Mid summer It is best to
propagate seeds in a mixture of moist peat and perlite. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag
secured by a rubber band to prevent the moisture from escaping. Place in indirect sunlight or under a
fluorescent light. Repot in its regular mix after it has been growing for a while.
Gardening Tips & CareIf you are intending to use the dried flowers for flower arrangements, cut and dry them before they mature.
:
• Seeds can be sown 1/2 inch deep in a well drained medium in a container,
indoors or outdoors (in warm regions) usually during March/April.
• They need moist soil and indirect light. The seeds will sprout in 7-21 days.
When the sprouts have two or more sets of true leaves (about five weeks)
transplant them to three-inch pots and plant them outdoors.