Catharanthus pusillus
Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) G.Don
Catharanthus pusillus, known as the tiny periwinkle, is a flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the West Himalaya, distinguishing it from other Catharanthus species that are primarily found in Madagascar. The plant grows up to 20 cm tall and has a white corolla with a yellow eye, with a corolla tube reaching 11 mm in length.
Description
Catharanthus pusillus is the smallest species in the Catharanthus genus. It is found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the West Himalaya. The plant is known by several local names in Marathi, including sangkhi, ran-kel, and tiloni. It is characterized by its small size and white flowers with a yellow center. The species was first described in 1837 and is part of the Apocynaceae family, which includes other flowering plants with similar characteristics.
Distribution
MG · India · Nepal · Sri Lanka · West Himalaya
Synonyms
Lochnera pusillaVinca parvifloraVinca pusilla
