Catharanthus ovalis
Catharanthus ovalis Markgr.
Catharanthus ovalis is a flowering plant species in the Apocynaceae family, native to Madagascar. It was first described in 1970 by Markgr.
Description
Catharanthus ovalis belongs to the genus Catharanthus and is part of the Apocynaceae family, commonly known as the dogbane family. This species is endemic to Madagascar and has not been reported outside of this region. It was formally published in 1970 by Markgr. The plant is part of a group of species within the genus Catharanthus that are known for their ornamental and medicinal properties, though specific details about C. ovalis remain limited to its taxonomic classification and geographic origin.
Distribution
Madagascar
Synonyms
Catharanthus ovalis subsp. grandiflorusCatharanthus ovalis var. tomentellusCatharanthus ovalis subsp. ovalisCatharanthus ovalis var. ovalis
