Catharanthus roseus (Roseus)

Plant Family

Genus

Catharanthus

Species

C. roseus

Variety

roseus

Scientific/ Botanical Name

Catharanthus roseus var roseus

Common Name

Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca Rosea, Rose periwinkle, Old-maid, Cape periwinkle

Plant Uses

Specific Uses

Active components/ Isolated Compounds/ Molecule

Sample information

Samples Available

Leaves, Whole plant

Contributor

KNUST – Department of Pharmacology

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Further information

References

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236204211_Pharmacological_activities_of_Catharanthus_roseus_A_perspective_review

http://www.irjpas.com/File_Folder/IRJPAS%204(6)1-4.pdf

Jayanthi M. et al., 2009;

Bisla G. et al., 2013;