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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.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe rosy periwinkle is a plant from Madagascar produces substances that are effective in fighting leukemia and Hodgkin`s disease. But it is rapidly disappearing to supply firewood and destroyed for farmland for the peaople of Madagascar
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∙ 9y agoThe 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.
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∙ 10y agoNo, it is however endangered, meaning that it is at a high risk of extinction.
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∙ 13y agoyes, yes it is.
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Does a periwinkle plant kill rats?
i wanna kill rats through periwinkle plant....? i wanna kill rats through periwinkle plant....?
What is a rosy red?
Apart from a very nice wine a "rosy red" could be the Rosy Barb (Barbus conchonius)
What helps the common periwinkle survive?
What helps the common periwinkle to survive is adaptation. For instance, the periwinkle can survive being out of the water by withdrawing into their shells and closing the aperture. This will allow it to survive for several weeks.
How does the periwinkle move?
The periwinkle moves using its muscular foot which is cream in color. The muscle ripples forward to in alternate directions to help the snail move.
Why is it important for a species to avoid predators?
It is important for species to avoid predators so they don't get eaten or hurt.
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.
What are facts about rosy periwinkle?
it can cure some kinds of cancer
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
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.
Are Rosy Maple Moths rare?
Rosy Maple Moths are not considered endangered or threatened species. However, they are not as commonly found as grey moths.
Why it is important to return periwinkle shells to the same place they are collected from?
It is important to return periwinkle snail shells to where you got them from because their young will either return to that shell where they can smell their parents in, or eventually the shell will disenegrate and make good nutrients to the soil.
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:)
What has the author Periwinkle written?
Periwinkle. has written: 'First love'
Does periwinkle bear fruits?
periwinkle is a flower which does not bear fruit.
Periwinkle from blues clues boy or girl?
Periwinkle is a boy.
