Species
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name(s)
tropical periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle
Family
Apocynaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Synonyms
Vinca rosea
Features
An annual with pink or white flowers (Landcare Research 1999).
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,White
Year Naturalised
1910
Origin
Madagascar
Poisonous plant:
This plant is very poisonous if eaten and can be hallucinogenic although used as a medicinal plant. In China it is used to treat diabetes and malaria.
This page last updated on 30 Jul 2014