Periwinkle

Periwinkle

COMMON NAME: Madagascar periwinkle pink plant or Annual Vinca

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Vinca rosea

FAMILY: Apocynaceae

SOIL: Prefers to grow in a wide range of soil mostly of acidic pH

ORIGIN: Madagascar

PLANT HEIGHT: 5 to 8 inches

PROPAGATION: Stem cuttings

  • It can be used as a mouth rinse to soothe the pain of canker sores.
  • The plant treats cancer disease, reduces stress & anxiety, helps to make good blood circulations, and treats skin problems.
  • This plant contains a good source of proteins, potassium, Vit E, Iron, Phosphorus, and other nutrients.
  • Periwinkle pink plant has good ornamental values and used in landscaping as borders.