Madagascar Periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus Cora Punch
Apocynaceae
Other names
Rose Periwinkle
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Annual
Biocultural value
It is the source of chemotherapeutic drugs, vinblastine and vincristine, used in the treatment of childhood leukemia, lymphoma and Hodgkin's disease.
Location
Source of plant
George W. Park Seed Co. Inc.
Description
Pink flowers, 14-16" plants.
USDA Hardiness Zone
11
Special characteristics
medicinal/pharmaceutical