Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don
- Common Name: Rose Periwinkle, Old-Maid
- Family: Apocynaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Madagascar to India
- Habitat:
- Description: [syn. Ammocallis rosea (L.) Small;Lochnera rosea (L.) Rchb.;Vinca rosea L.]
Has medicinal properties and is posionous when eaten by cows.
Source of the anti-tumor alkaloids vinblastine and vincristine
Restrictions:
- Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
Has been shown to be toxic to livestock.
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Accession Data:
- Accession # 199000018
- Source: Salo
- Accession Date: 12-31-1990
- Bench: 1118 - AFR:Eastern Cape E
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 05-22-2013
Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: euasterid I
- Order: Gentianales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Apocynaceae
- SubFamily: Rauvolfioideae
- Tribe: Vinceae
- SubTribe:
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