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The Madagascar periwinkle, which has a lovely flower of various shades, is grown in lots of places now. But it’s under threat in its native Madagascar, because of deforestation.

Madagascar periwinkle research uncovers pathway to cancer-fighting drugs Plant scientists have taken the crucial last steps in a 60-year quest to unravel the complex chemistry of Madagascar ...

Madagascar periwinkle, also known as "annual vinca," is a fast-spreading ground cover with lovely dark green leaves and dainty pink flowers all summer long. Better still, ...

The Madagascar periwinkle, or rosy periwinkle, is a pleasing little plant that adorns many a garden. But there is more to this angiosperm than meets the eye — in fact, it’s a life-saver.

If last summer's heat and drought wilted your pansies, consider planting Madagascar periwinkle this year. For sunny sites with dry soil, few flowers can beat this heat-loving beauty. In tropical ...

Madagascar periwinkle is a member of the plant family Apocynaceae and has historically been used to treat a wide variety of diseases. It has been used as a folk remedy for diabetes.

If a Madagascar periwinkle shows up unannounced in your landscape, it’s a weed. Unfortunately, some folks consider this ever-blooming perennial (Catharanthus roseus) undesirable even when its ...

Madagascar periwinkle, also known as Sadabahar, can help lower blood sugar levels.However, taking them along with diabetes medication is unsafe and can lower blood sugar dangerously. Apart from ...

John Innes Centre scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how valuable anti-cancer compounds are produced in the Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus).