Smodingium argutum

Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna

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dc.contributor.author	Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus)
dc.contributor.author	Venter, Elna
dc.contributor.other	University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology
dc.coverage.spatial	Africa	en
dc.coverage.spatial	South Africa	en
dc.date.accessioned	2009-04-21T07:17:37Z
dc.date.available	2009-04-21T07:17:37Z
dc.date.issued	2002
dc.description	Colour photos. Final web-ready size: JPEG, 72 ppi. Photo 1: 99.6 kb; Photo 2: 25.1 kb; Photo 3: 7.23 kb. Original TIFF file housed at the Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Pretoria.	en
dc.description.abstract	DISTRIBUTION: Occurs in shaded valleys, often Acacia dominated thorn bush in low rainfall areas.	en
dc.description.abstract	BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: General: A medium-sized tree, resembling Rhus spp. Leaves: Dark green, leathery with three leaflets. Margins sharply toothed. Sap somewhat milky. Flowers: Small, creamy green, in large loosely branched sprays. All floral parts in fives. November - March. Fruit: Flattened nut with a red papery wing, containing an aromatic oil.	en
dc.description.abstract	TOXIC PRINCIPLE: Heptadecyl catechols.	en
dc.description.abstract	SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Skin and appendages.	en
dc.description.abstract	CLINICAL SIGNS: The sap causes a livid rash in humans which swells and blisters, accompanied by great discomfort, itching and intense burning pain which can persist for a long time.	en
dc.description.uri	http://www.library.up.ac.za/vet/poison	en
dc.identifier.citation	Botha, CJ & Venter, E 2002, 'Plants poisonous to livestock Southern Africa (CD-ROM)' University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pretoria, South Africa.	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2263/9725
dc.rights	©University of Pretoria. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology (Original and digital). Provided for educational purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the original copyright holder. Any attempt to circumvent the access controls placed on this file is a violation of copyright laws and is subject to criminal prosecution. Please contact the collection administrator for copyright issues.	en
dc.source	Original format: University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science.	en
dc.subject	Plant poisoning	en
dc.subject	Toxicology	en
dc.subject	Plant poisoning in animals	en
dc.subject	Poisonous plants	en
dc.subject	Heptadecyl catechols	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Poisonous plants -- Toxicology -- Africa, Southern	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Veterinary toxicology	en
dc.title	Smodingium argutum	en
dc.title.alternative	African poison oak	en
dc.title.alternative	Pynbos	en
dc.title.alternative	African poison ivy	en
dc.title.alternative	Rainbow leaf	en
dc.type	Still Image	en