Description
Catharanthus roseus (Alba)
Plant Family
Genus
- Catharanthus
Species
- C. roseus
Variety
- C. roseus var. albus
Scientific/ Botanical Name
- Catharanthus roseus var. albus G. Don
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
Swati Agarwal et al, (2011)
http://maxwellsci.com/print/bjpt/v1-40-44.pdf
Alba Bhutkar M.A and Bhise S.B, (2011)
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/3b02/fe711e809fb0a77844a63f8c86cea237c48a.pdf
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/19e6/8e2325e928d59a7b7b5ed0951aee5b97af1a.pdf
Aknowledgements
Dr. Cynthia Danquah, Department of Pharmacology, KNUST