Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
CATHARANTHUS G. Don, Gen. Hist. 4: 95. 1837.
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TYPE: Catharanthus roseus (Linnaeus) G. Don (Vinca rosea Linnaeus) Lectotypified by Pfeiffer, Nomencl. Bot. 1: 627. 1873.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catharanthus roseus | MADAGASCAR PERIWINKLE | Not Native UPL (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
No identification key is available for this family.
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammocallis | Ammocallis Small, Fl. S.E. U.S. 935, 1336. 1903. | TYPE: Ammocallis rosea (Linnaeus) Small (Vinca rosea Linnaeus) = Catharanthus G. Don 1837, by lectotypification. Substitute name for Lochnera Reichenbach ex Endlicher 1838, non Lochneria Scopoli 1777. | |
| Lochnera | Lochnera Reichenbach ex Endlicher, Gen. Pl. 583. 1838, non Lochneria Scopoli 1777. | TYPE: Lochnera rosea (Linnaeus) Reichenbach ex Endlicher (Vinca rosea Linnaeus) = Catharanthus G. Don 1837, by lectotypification. |