Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
333443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 8 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332775



Common Names

  • Herbacea Vinca
  • Vinca
  • Vinca Herbacea


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Synonyms

  • Vinca bottae Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Vinca haussknechtii Bornm. & Sint. ex Bornm. [unknown]
  • Vinca herbacea libanotica (Zucc.) Bornm. [unknown]
  • Vinca herbacea mixta Velen. [unknown]
  • Vinca libanotica Zucc. [unknown]
  • Vinca mixta Velen. [unknown]
  • Vinca pumila E.D.Clarke [unknown]
  • Vinca semidesertorum Ponert [unknown]
  • Vinca sessilifolia A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Vinca herbacea (also called Creeping Myrtle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia, where it is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is an evergreen perennial, growing to a height of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Vinca herbacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a fast-growing shrub with attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vinca herbacea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vinca herbacea is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with glossy, dark green leaves and small, star-shaped, blue-violet flowers. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It is often used as a ground cover or in containers.

Where to Find Vinca herbacea

Vinca herbacea can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of Asia and North Africa.

Vinca herbacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vinca herbacea?

Vinca herbacea

What is the common name of Vinca herbacea?

Creeping Myrtle

What is the growth habit of Vinca herbacea?

Evergreen, low-growing, mat-forming perennial

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-213157: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.