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Factsheet Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle)
Genus: Catharanthus This genus contains small annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar, that were formerly included in the genus Vinca. *Photo above: Courtesy of Forest & Kim Starr, biolib.cz Species: Catharanthus roseus The species C. roseus had an earlier scientific name of Vinca rosea.
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Preferred Scientific Name Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don Preferred Common Name Madagascar periwinkle Other Scientific Names Ammocallis rosea (L.) Small Catharanthus roseus var. albus G. Don Catharanthus roseus var. roseus Hottonia littoralis Lour. Lachnea rosea (L.) Rchb. Lochnera rosea (L.) Rchb. Lochnera rosea var. alba (G. Don) Hubbard
Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle World of Flowering Plants
Madagascar Periwinkle or Cataranthus roseus is an evergreen shrub of about 1 m tall and 1 m wide. It is a flowering plant native to Madagascar. The leaves are oval to oblong, broad, glossy, green, and arranged in opposite pairs.. Catharanthus roseus is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 0.7 m (2ft 4in) at a fast rate.
Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) Western Shores⊠Flickr
Catharanthus roseus is an evergreen subshrub or herbaceous plant that grows up to 3.3 feet (1 m) tall. Leaves are glossy green, hairless, with a pale midrib and an up to 0.7 inches (1.8 cm) long petiole. They are oval to oblong, up to 3.6 inches (9 cm) long and 2 inches (3.5 cm) wide, and arranged in opposite pairs.
Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle) World of Flowering Plants
General Information Scientific name: Catharanthus roseus Pronunciation: kath-uh-RANTH-us ROE-zee-us Common name (s): periwinkle, vinca, Madagascar periwinkle Family: Apocynaceae Plant type: annual; perennial; herbaceous; ground cover USDA hardiness zones: 9B through 11 (Figure 4) Planting month for zone 7: Jun Planting month for zone 8: May; Jun
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Factsheet Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle)
This is Catharanthus roseus or 'Madagascar periwinkle' of the Apocynaceae family. It is an evergreen subshrub or 'bush', with a small flower of five petals. This simple-looking plant boasts significant medicinal properties. C. roseus has reportedly been used for centuries by traditional Chinese medicine, to treat a whole range of ailments from.
Catharanthus roseusMadagascar Periwinkle Nature, Cultural, and
Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as bright eyes, Cape periwinkle, graveyard plant, Madagascar periwinkle, old maid, pink periwinkle, rose periwinkle, [2] is a perennial species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.
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Madagascar or rosy periwinkle plant (Catharantus roseus) is a spectacular plant used as a groundcover or trailing accent.Previously known as Vinca rosea, this species does not have the hardiness its look-alike cousin, Vinca minor, has attained.The rosy periwinkle plant is tolerant of many growing conditions where seasons are warm annually and soil is well draining.
Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle [4032 x 3024] Wallflower
Noteworthy Characteristics. Catharanthus roseus, commonly called periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle or annual vinca, is an erect to spreading tender perennial in the dogbane family typically mounding 6-18" (less frequently to 24") tall and as wide.It produces attractive bushy foliage that is covered by an often profuse bloom of phlox-like flowers from summer to frost.
Catharanthus roseus (Annual Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle
The Madagascar periwinkle is valued for both its beauty and its medicinal properties. Along with being grown as an ornamental, the plant is also vital in the production of anti-cancer medications. Originally only found on Madagascar, the Madagascar periwinkle is now widely naturalised in tropical and subtropical countries. Despite many of Madagascar's native species being under threat from.
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The Madagascar periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. This medicinal plant, endemic to Madagascar, produces many important drugs including the monoterpene indole alkaloids (MIA) vincristine and vinblastine used to treat cancer worldwide.
Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle World of Flowering Plants
Madagascar periwinkle is an evergreen, erect-to-spreading, herbaceous, tender perennial that grows to 4 feet tall. It is frequently planted as an annual, as it is not cold-hardy. Plant it in full sun to partial or dappled shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) Definition of Madagascar
Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle) Scientific name Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don. Synonyms Ammocallis rosea (L.) Small; Lochnera rosea (L.) Reichb.; Vinca rosea L. Common names Madagascar periwinkle, rosy periwinkle, bright-eyes, Cape periwinkle, old-maid, periwinkle, pink periwinkle, rose periwinkle, vinca. Family Apocynaceae Origin
Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle) World of Flowering Plants
Catharanthus roseus, also known as Madagascar Periwinkle, is a pretty blooming plant with delicate pink-white flowers that bloom throughout the summer, even under drought and low-water conditions. This perennial Madagascar native thrives in the summer heat of USDA plant hardiness zones 9 through 11 and does not tolerate frost.
Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) S63 Road, Pafu⊠Flickr
The Madagascar periwinkle is native to the island of Madagascar which has a tropical climate. It therefore requires a temperature of at least 68°F (20°C) to thrive and grow. When growing it directly in the ground, temperatures must be high in both summer and winter. Planting is done in spring.
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Annual vinca ( Catharanthus roseus) is a tropical perennial that is grown as an annual in most regions. It has flowers and foliage that resemble impatiens, but rather than being a shade lover, annual vinca is a perfect choice for sunny locations.