Variation in oil composition of Thevetia peruviana Juss 'yellow oleander' fruit seeds

Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Thevetia peruviana Juss and its antimicrobial activities

“…The flowers and fruits of T. peruviana are available all the year round, thereby providing a steady supply of seeds. No part of the plant has been reported as being used for food (Ibiyemi et al 2002). T. peruviana seed contains toxic compounds which are mostly cardiac glycosides and their free aglycones such as thevetin, theveridoside, theveside, cerberin, peruvoside, perusitin and digitoxigenin (Oluwaniyi and Samuel 2007).…”

Effect of Inorganic Fertilizer Application on Growth and Yield of <i>Thevetia peruviana</i> (Pers) Schum. (Yellow Oleander) in the Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria

“…In the wild the plant flowers after about one and half years and blooms thrice a year (Balusamy and Manrappan, 2007). T. peruviana produces between 400-800 fruits yearly depending on the rainfall and plant age (Ibiyemi et al, 2002). The number of kernels per fruit and the oil yield varied significantly among geographical locations.…”

Performance of <i>Thevetia peruviana</i> (PERS.) Schum. Under two agronomic management practices (irrigation and application of in-organic fertilizers) in Edidi southern Nigeria.

“…In spite of the high oil content (67%) of its kernel (Azam et al, 2005) and favourable protein content (37%) in the oil composition (Ibiyemi et al, 2002). It has remained only an ornamental, fencing or wasteland plant.…”