Browsing Slide Collection (Paraclinical Sciences - Pharmacology & Toxicology) by Issue Date

Browsing Slide Collection (Paraclinical Sciences - Pharmacology & Toxicology) by Issue Date

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  • Cotula nigellifolia 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: It grows in damp places, near or even in water, and prefers shady areas.
  • Nerium species 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: • An exotic plant that can be found in suburban gardens throughout southern Africa. • Originally from Europe. • Nerium oleander is now a declared weed in South Africa.
  • Trachyandra species 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: T. laxa is mainly found in grassveld areas, while T. divaricata grows in the sandy soil and dunes of the south-western areas of the Cape Province.
  • Datura species 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Possibly originating in tropical America, it is now widely distributed in South Africa, especially in disturbed soil, like seasonal river courses, cultivated lands and along roadsides.
  • Acacia species 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    Acacia erioloba, Camel thorn, Kameeldoring. DISTRIBUTION: Typically found in deep sandy soil. In dry areas along river courses and other places where water is present. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree of up ...
  • Pavetta species 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: • P. schumanniana occurs mainly in the high rainfall areas and in sour bushveld, showing a preference for sour, stony veld or mountain slopes. • Usually in the open, but also found among bushes and under ...
  • Non-toxic Dichapetalum cymosum look-alike plants 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    Pygmaeothamnus zeyheri: (Goorappel) Distribution: To be found in warm, sub-tropical, usually dry areas. In acid, sandy soil and on stony hills – not in marshy areas or clay soils. Usually part of a typical plant community ...
  • Acacia nilotica 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Can grow under a variety of ecological conditions, though generally absent from shallow gravelly soils as well as wet watercourses. Botanical description: General: It is a small to medium-sized deciduous ...
  • Helichrysum argyrosphaerum 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: • It occurs in sandy areas – often a weed in disturbed places • Widespread
  • Moraea species 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: H. pallida occurs all over South Africa under a variety of climatic conditions, topographical situations and soil types • M. polystachya is widely distributed in dry areas like Botswana, Namibia, Kalahari, ...
  • Arachis hypogea 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Peanuts, an important cash crop, is an annual legume. Its cake is used as feed or for makingt other food products and haulms provide quality fodder. Peanuts are mainly grown in the Free State, Northwest and ...
  • Crotalaria species 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Usually in grassland. C. dura grows from sea level to 900 m above, while C. globifera can grow up to 1 500 m above sea level.
  • Gomphocarpus fruticosus 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Widely-spread, to be found along roadsides, old cultivated lands, etc. all across the country.
  • Oxalis species 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Widely distributed. Growing on nearly all soil types and under most climatic conditions. More than 200 species are found in South Africa; only two are exotic. Mostly in damp conditions in high rainfall ...
  • Athanasia minuta 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Although it is found in the Karoo, it always grows near water, eg. Near dams, streams, vleis etc. chiefly on alluvial soils, but also in calciferous and brackish areas.
  • Persea americana 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Cultivated mostly for human consumption in the temperate, frost-free subtropical regions of the country.
  • Bowiea volubilis 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: To be found in the eastern parts of South Africa, mostly on the hillsides in the shade under trees or shrubs
  • Kalanchoe rotundifolia 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: • Grassland and bushveld. • To be found in the shade of trees and bushes, usually in sandy, limestone or brackish soil
  • Erodium moschatum 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Exotic plant originally from Europe, growing in orchards, gardens, etc. and on disturbed soil in the south western Cape region.
  • Euphorbia species 
    Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (2002)
    DISTRIBUTION: Occuring at medium to low altitudes in various types of deciduous woodland, most frequently on rocky koppies and often associated with termite mounds.