Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
scitulus
ID:
820152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pichon) Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 27: 238 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819486

Common Names

  • Catharanthus scitulus
  • Cape Periwinkle
  • Vinca

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Description

Catharanthus scitulus (also called 'Scitulus Periwinkle', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb, with pink-purple flowers, native to Madagascar. It grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Catharanthus scitulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catharanthus scitulus has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catharanthus scitulus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Catharanthus scitulus should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Catharanthus scitulus

Catharanthus scitulus is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Catharanthus scitulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catharanthus scitulus?

Catharanthus scitulus

What is the common name of Catharanthus scitulus?

Scitulus

What is the family of Catharanthus scitulus?

Apocynaceae

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35723: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.