Lance-leaf periwinkle (Catharanthus lanceus)
Catharanthus lanceus is a perennial flowering plant species native to Madagascar, belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It produces indole alkaloids, studied for their.
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Synonyms
Lochnera lancea (Bojer ex A.DC.) K.Schum.
Tachiadenus parviflorus Baker
Vinca lancea Bojer ex A.DC.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderGentianales
- familyApocynaceae
- genusCatharanthus
- speciesCatharanthus lanceus