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Family: Apocynaceae
Standard Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Standard Common Name: Madagascar Periwinkle
Author: (L.) G. Don
References: [WHO1989, pg 85] [HoC2000, pg 34a] Go to ITISITIS Go to WikipediaWikipedia

Binomial Synonyms

  • Vinca rosea L. [Wikipedia] [HoC2000, pg 34a]

Other Common Names

  • Madagascar Periwinkle [WHO1989] [ITIS] [Wikipedia]
  • Red Periwinkle [WHO1989]
  • Pink Periwinkle [WHO1989] [Wikipedia]
  • Rose Periwinkle [Wikipedia]
  • Rosy-flowered Indian Periwinkle [WHO1989]
  • Cape Periwinkle [WHO1989] [Wikipedia]
  • Old Maid [WHO1989] [Wikipedia]
  • Bright Eyes [Wikipedia]
  • Graveyard Plant [Wikipedia]

Vietnamese Names

  • dua can (dừa cạn)
  • bong dua (bông dừa)
  • hoa hai dang (hoa hải đằng)
  • truong xuan hoa (trường xuân hoa)
  • phjac pot dong (phjăc pót đông [Tày])