Catharanthus roseus - Wikipedia
WEBCatharanthus 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.
Rosy periwinkle - The Living Rainforest
WEBQuick facts. Concerns. Rosy periwinkle is endangered in its natural habitat in Madagascar due to deforestation. Find me at the Living Rainforest. Learn about rosy periwinkle.
About Rosy Periwinkle - Where To Grow Madagascar Periwinkles ...
WEBApr 12, 2022 · 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.
Unlocking the secrets of a cancer-fighting flower - Medical News Today
WEBMay 8, 2018 · The Madagascar periwinkle, or rosy periwinkle, is a pleasing little plant that adorns many a garden. But there is more to this angiosperm than meets the eye — in fact, it’s a life-saver. For...
Periwinkle Cures and Natural Remedies - Earth Clinic
WEBDec 12, 2018 · Rosy periwinkle grows up to two and a half feet tall. Leaves are oval and have a glossy surface. The five-lobed flowers are usually white or light pink. Note the leaves in this pic. Periwinkle was called "sorcerers violet" by the French, in reference to its use in charms and love potions.
Madagascar periwinkle - how to grow and care for it - Nature
WEBMadagascar periwinkle is a herbaceous plant native to the island of which it bears the name. Madagascar periwinkle facts. Name – Catharanthus roseus Family – Apocynceae or dogbane Type – bush. Height – 10 to 20 in (0.25 to 0.5 m) Exposure – full sun Soil – well-drained. Foliage – evergreen (in warm climates)
rosy periwinkle | AMNH - American Museum of Natural History
WEBrosy periwinkle. Although the rosy periwinkle stands only one foot tall, in the world of medicine it's a giant. In the 1950s, scientists figured out how to use chemicals from this plant to treat childhood leukemia and Hodgkin's disease. Before then, most people who got these diseases died.
Catharanthus roseus (Annual Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle …
WEBDescription. Madagascar periwinkle is an evergreen, tender, erect-to-spreading, herbaceous perennial in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). It is native to Madagascar but has naturalized in warm areas around the world. Plant it in full sun to partial or dappled shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Catharanthus roseus: A cancer-killing champion of the plant …
WEBApr 20, 2018 · 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.
Madagascar periwinkle - Kew
WEBMadagascar periwinkle grows as a herb or small shrub, sprawling along the ground or growing up to 1m tall. The flowers can be pink or white, with five petals and a long tube connecting them to the stem. The leaves are dark green, oval shaped, and grow in opposite pairs along the stem.