Catharanthus pusillus (Tiny Periwinkle) is a small annual herb with several erect quadrangular branches spreading from the base. It grows…
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Catharanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. There are 8 known species. Seven are endemic to Madagascar. The eighth species, Catharanthus pusillus, is native to India and Sri Lanka. The genus name comes from the Greek for "pure flower".
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Catharanthus lanceus (Lance-leaf Periwinkle) is a herbaceous perennial plant with a carrot-shaped, up to 32 inches (70 cm) long taproot…
Catharanthus trichophyllus is a perennial herb that grows up to 3.3 feet (1 m) tall. It contains white latex. The stems and branches are…
Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle) is an evergreen subshrub or herbaceous plant that grows up to 3.3 feet (1 m) tall. Leaves are…