Pink periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus
family
Apocynaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
NIL
For information only
Common names
Pink periwinkle, Bright-eyes, Cape periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, Old-maid, Periwinkle, Rose periwinkle, Rosy periwinkle.
A short-lived or long-lived herbaceous plant or sub-shrub growing up to 1 m tall. Its stems and leaves contain a milky sap and its young growth is often finely hairy. Its paired leaves (2.5-9 cm long) have glossy green upper surfaces and paler undersides. Its flowers (2.5-5 cm across) are usually pink with a darker centre, but other coloured forms are also found. Its cylindrical fruit (20-38 mm long and 3-6 mm wide) are usually borne in pairs.
Impact
Impact
"It is most commonly associated with coastal habitats (e.g. cliff faces, rocky ocean ledges and sand dunes) and other sites with sandy soils, but also grows in bushland and disturbed natural vegetation near urban areas., Pink periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) is also a problem species in northern Queensland (e.g. it is abundant on Magnetic Island), and is regarded as an environmental weed in New South Wales and Western Australia."
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
"It is most commonly associated with coastal habitats (e.g. cliff faces, rocky ocean ledges and sand dunes) and other sites with sandy soils, but also grows in bushland and disturbed natural vegetation near urban areas., Pink periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) is also a problem species in northern Queensland (e.g. it is abundant on Magnetic Island), and is regarded as an environmental weed in New South Wales and Western Australia."
