Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Willow-leaved Jessamine |
| Also Known As | Chilean Cestrum |
| Scientific Name | Cestrum parqui |
| Main Color | Yellow |
| Plant Type |  Shrub |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Month Found | Sep |
| Image | Cestrum-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Compton Acres |
| Country Found | UK |
Flower Details
Description
Cestrum parqui is an evergreen shrub with slender, arching branches and lance-shaped, glossy green leaves. It produces clusters of tubular, yellow-green flowers with a strong, sweet scent, followed by small, black berries.
Distribution
Native to Chile and Argentina, it has been introduced to other regions, including parts of Australia and New Zealand, where it can become invasive.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Human Toxicity
Highly_Toxic
Highly Toxic - ingestion can cause severe symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, and respiratory distress.
Pet Toxicity
Highly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion can lead to symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, and potential organ damage.
Active Compounds
Saponins, alkaloids, glycosides.