Explore medicinal & ornamental plants at Nirmala Convent Higher Secondary School, Sironj
Family: Apocynaceae
Synonym: Vinca rosea
Common Names: Periwinkle, Sadabahar
Flowering Period: Year-round
Distribution: Madagascar, cultivated worldwide
Habitat: Gardens and pots
Source of anti-cancer drugs vincristine and vinblastine.
Herbaceous plant; opposite glossy leaves; pink/white flowers.