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Madagascar Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Apocynaceae ›Genus: Catharanthus

About

Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as the Madagascar periwinkle, rose periwinkle, or rosy periwinkle, is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is native and endemic to Madagascar, but grown elsewhere as an ornamental and medicinal plant, a source of the drugs vincristine and vinblastine, used to treat cancer. Other English names include Vinca, Cape periwinkle, rose periwinkle, rosy periwinkle, and "old-maid". It was formerly included in the genus Vinca as Vinca rosea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Madagascar Periwinkle?
The scientific name of Madagascar Periwinkle is Catharanthus roseus.
What kingdom does Madagascar Periwinkle belong to?
Madagascar Periwinkle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Madagascar Periwinkle belong to?
Madagascar Periwinkle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Madagascar Periwinkle belong to?
Madagascar Periwinkle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Madagascar Periwinkle belong to?
Madagascar Periwinkle belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does Madagascar Periwinkle belong to?
Madagascar Periwinkle belongs to the family Apocynaceae.
What genus does Madagascar Periwinkle belong to?
Madagascar Periwinkle belongs to the genus Catharanthus.