Pteronia pallens

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

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Pteronia pallens

Botha, C.J. (Christoffel Jacobus); Venter, Elna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Paraclinical Sciences. Section Pharmacology and Toxicology

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/8520

Date: 2002

Abstract:

DISTRIBUTION: Mostly on stony hillslopes and/or calciferous soil.

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION: General: A much-branched, perennial, woody shrublet with whitish stems. Leaves: Very narrow, opposite leaves. Young leaves bright green. Flowers: Yellow, slightly sticky flower heads at the ends of the branchlets. October - January. Fruit: Seeds are covered with silvery hairs.

TOXIC PRINCIPLE: Unknown hepatoxin.

SYNDROMES: Hepatotoxic syndrome without photosensitization.

SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Liver.

CLINICAL SIGNS: Acute hepatoxicity in sheep. Sheep may show – apathy, - inappetance, - ruminal stasis and – a mild jaundice.

NECROPSY: Hepatomegaly, mosaic appearance. Mild icterus.

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