Catharanthus roseus-Rosy Periwinkle-Blue pearl Flowers-Minii mal | SL Flora

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Catharanthus roseus-Rosy Periwinkle-Blue pearl Flowers-Minii mal

Catharanthus roseus Flowering Plant
Common Classification
Common Names Periwinkle, Rosy periwinkle, Vinca, Madagascar periwinkle; Apricot Cooler , Blue Pearl, Catharanthus roseus
Name in Sinhalese Mini Mal
Categories Ornamental, Shrub
Scientific Classification
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Catharanthus 
Species C. roseus
Scientific Names Catharanthus roseus
Status
Culinary / Edible No

Use as Medicament Yes High
Poisoned / Toxin Yes High Leaves,All plant

Description
Origin  The plants cultivated as a ornamental. It is native to Madagascar but now naturalized elsewhere in Sri Lanka as a ornamental plant. Also uses as a herb
Identification
Related species Catharanthus ovalis





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