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n. - Small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar.

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  • The common name, shared with the related genus Catharanthus, is Periwinkle.
  • In my area we call Vinca spp. and Catharanthus roseus “Vinca”, but farther north, we called Vinca spp., “Myrtle”.
  • Catharanthus roots contain alkaloids used in the treatment of leukemia, and its leaves contain alkaloids reported to lower blood pressure.
  • The rosy periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus (synonymous to Vinca rosea), represents a classic example of the importance of plants used traditionally by man.
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