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dc.contributor.author | Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus)![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Venter, Elna![]() |
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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 | 2009-01-21T10:08:28Z | |
dc.date.available | 2009-01-21T10:08:28Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2002 | |
dc.description | Colour photos. Final web-ready size: JPEG, 72 ppi. Photo 1: 41.2 kb; Photo 2: 53.6 kb; Photo 3: 9.12 kb; Photo 4: 17 kb; Photo 5: 28 kb; Photo 6: 38 kb; Photo 7: 53.2 kb; Photo 8: 17.7 kb. Original TIFF file housed at the Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences, Section Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Pretoria. | en |
dc.description.abstract | DISTRIBUTION: This family of plants is widely spread all over the country, often in places where the soil has been disturbed. | en |
dc.description.abstract | BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: General: These plants belong to the potato family. They can be perennial or annual, climbers or shrubs of less than 1 m in height, although some species may grow up to 6 m. Some species are spiny, while others are without spines. Leaves: Leaves can be entire, lobed or divided. The leaves of some species are whiter underneath than above. Flowers: Mostly in clusters, generally blue, white or yellow.Yellow upright stamens. Fruit: The ripe fruits (berries) are often yellow and shiny, although some species have red fruits. | en |
dc.description.abstract | TOXIC PRINCIPLE: The unripe fruits are usually most toxic. The active principle is solanine, a bitter glycoalkaloid, and related glycoalkaloids. Hydrolysis results in a less toxic genin, solanidine. | en |
dc.description.abstract | SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Gastro-intestinal and Central nervous systems. | en |
dc.description.abstract | CLINICAL SIGNS: The species cause stock poisoning, particularly in calves and goats. The symptoms are • salivation, • diarrhoea, • colic, • increased heart rate, • shallow breathing, • cramps and even • paralysis. Solanum kwebense causes CNS malfunction - see CNS index. | en |
dc.description.abstract | NECROPSY: Catarrhal enteritis. Fruit and/or seeds may be present in the intestinal contents. Fluid accumulation in body cavities. | 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/2263/8655 | |
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 | Glycoalkaloid | en |
dc.subject | Solanidine | en |
dc.subject.lcsh | Poisonous plants -- Toxicology -- Africa, Southern | en |
dc.subject.lcsh | Veterinary toxicology | en |
dc.title | Solanum species | en |
dc.title.alternative | Bitter apple | en |
dc.title.alternative | Gifappel | af |
dc.title.alternative | Solanum incanum | en |
dc.title.alternative | Solanum elaeagnifolium | en |
dc.title.alternative | Solanum mauritianum | en |
dc.title.alternative | Solanum panduriforme | en |
dc.title.alternative | Solanum pseudocapsicum | en |
dc.title.alternative | Solanum retroflexum | en |
dc.title.alternative | Solanum sisymbriifolium | en |
dc.type | Still Image | en |