genus catharanthus Antonyms
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Meaning of genus catharanthus
genus catharanthus (n)
small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca
genus catharanthus Sentence Examples
- **Genus Catharanthus**, commonly known as the Madagascar periwinkle, is a group of flowering plants native to Madagascar.
- The genus Catharanthus contains two species, **Catharanthus roseus** and **Catharanthus trichophyllus**.
- **Catharanthus roseus** is the most widely cultivated species in the genus and is used medicinally for its anticancer properties.
- The genus Catharanthus produces alkaloids, which have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- **Genus Catharanthus** plants are drought-tolerant and can survive in poor soil conditions.
- The flowers of **Catharanthus** are typically pink or white with a central eye.
- The genus Catharanthus is a member of the family Apocynaceae, which also includes oleander and periwinkle.
- **Genus Catharanthus** plants have been used to create ornamental gardens and as groundcover.
- The genus Catharanthus is an important source of natural products used in cancer treatment.
- **Genus Catharanthus** research is ongoing to discover new potential medicinal applications for these plants.
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small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca
No synonyms found.
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**Genus Catharanthus**, commonly known as the Madagascar periwinkle, is a group of flowering plants native to Madagascar.
The genus Catharanthus contains two species, **Catharanthus roseus** and **Catharanthus trichophyllus**.
**Catharanthus roseus** is the most widely cultivated species in the genus and is used medicinally for its anticancer properties.
The genus Catharanthus produces alkaloids, which have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
