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Catharanthus roseus 'Bright Eyes'
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Common Name: | Madagascar Periwinkle, Rose Periwinkle, 日日春, 长春花 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial, Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small plant typically growing about 15-30 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Its opposite leaves are glossy green and oval. |
| Flowers | The flowers are 5-petaled, white with a small bright red centre. |
| Cultivation | It grows and flowers best under full sun with sufficient water. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 497 |
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| Species ID | 1793 |
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