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it can cure some kinds of cancer
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Does a periwinkle grow from seeds?
yes, a periwinkle grows from seeds.
Where are periwinkle flowers found?
Periwinkle is native to North America, Europe, China and India. It is a semi woody evergreen perennial, and is known by three names: Vinca, Periwinkle (or Madagascar periwinkle), and Myrtle.
How many petals does a periwinkle has?
there are 5 petals on a periwinkle
What part of a plant does a periwinkle reproduce from?
stem branches can develop in to new plants by vegetative propagation in periwinkle
Is periwinkle plant poisons?
No it is not.
What layer of the rainforest are rosy periwinkle flowers in?
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What does the rosy periwinkle cure?
The Traditional Madagascan Healers first used the Rosy Periwinkle for treating diabetes. This led to other western scientists to discover its anti-cancer abilities.
Why is rosy periwinkle in danger of being wiped out?
The rosy periwinkle is considered endangered in the wild because its natural habitat is being destroyed by slash and burn agriculture. Luckily, it has been cultivated and is grown in other tropical and subtropical parts of the world.
What disease is treated with the Madagascar rosy periwinkle?
It is used to help children with leukimia or diabetes
Why is the rosy periwinkle an important species?
No. The Madagascar Periwinkle, also known as Catharanthus is commonly cultivated in gardens. It also grows quite well on its own. In some areas it is considered invasive. They pop up all over my yard, but seeing that they are very pretty, we just let them grow.
Is tea made from white periwinkle leaves good for one's memory?
Periwinkle, Vinca major - AKA greater periwinkle was once used topically for inflammatory skin conditions. It is related to a plant known as rose periwinkle, which is used in the treatment of leukemia, but it should not be used in home remedies. I have heard of the use of White periwinkle, but do not currently have herbal facts on it.
What property of Catharanthus roseus used kill the mosquito?
Catharanthus Roseus is also known as the Madagascar Rosy Periwinkle. It is found in Madagascar, and is toxic to mosquitoes as well as other animals.
What trees live in the rainforest?
there are 750 types of trees. One is the canopy tree. That's all i can find. By the way look it up on google:)
Does periwinkle bear fruits?
periwinkle is a flower which does not bear fruit.
What has the author Periwinkle written?
Periwinkle. has written: 'First love'
Does a periwinkle grow from seeds?
yes, a periwinkle grows from seeds.
Periwinkle from blues clues boy or girl?
Periwinkle is a boy.
