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Catharanthus cultivar
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Common Name: | Madagascar periwinkle, Rose Periwinkle, 日日春, 长春花 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Shrubby |
Biogeography
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate |
|---|---|
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It typically grows 20 cm to 1 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are opposite, glossy green. |
| Flowers | Flowers come in different shades of red, purple and even white. |
| Cultivation | It grows and blooms best under full sun. Some cultivars can bloom when the plants are only 15 cm tall, making it suitable for flowerbed. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Pink, Red, Purple |
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| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 494 |
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| Species ID | 1790 |
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