genus catharanthus (Meaning)

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genus catharanthus (n)

small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

**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.

small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

**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.