Oleander flower
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Context:
- Two Kerala government-controlled temple boards have banned use of oleander flowers (locally known as arali) in temple offerings after a 24-year old woman died after accidentally chewing some oleander leaves.
What is oleander?
- Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander or rosebay, is a plant cultivated worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions.
- In Kerala, the plant is known by the names of arali and kanaveeram.
- It is the only species currently classified in the genus Nerium, belonging to subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae.
Uses:
- It is known for its drought tolerance.
- The shrub is often used for ornamental and landscaping purposes.
- It is grown along highways and beaches as a natural, green fencing.
- IUCN status: Least Concern
Source:
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/kerala-banned-oleander-flowers-temple-offerings-9320431/
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements regarding Oleander (Nerium oleander) 1) Oleander, also known as rosebay, is cultivated worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. 2) In Tamil Nadu, Oleander is referred to as arali and kanaveeram. 3) They belong to the genus Nerium and the subfamily Apocynoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae. 4) Oleander is listed as an endangered species according to the IUCN Red List. How many of the above statement is/are correct? A. only one B.Only two C.Only Three D.All four Answer: B |
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