Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
difformis
ID:
333433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pourr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Toulouse 3: 333 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332765

Common Names

  • Difformis Vinca
  • Vinca
  • Vinca Difformis

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Synonyms

  • Vinca media acutiflora (Bertol.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Vinca major difformis (Pourr.) M.Laínz [unknown]

Description

Vinca difformis (also called Variegated Periwinkle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia, where it is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is an evergreen perennial, growing to a height of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Vinca difformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a fast-growing shrub with attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vinca difformis sub. difformis
Vinca difformis sub. sardoa Stearn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vinca difformis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vinca difformis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with glossy, dark green leaves and small, star-shaped, blue-violet flowers. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It is often used as a ground cover or in containers.

Where to Find Vinca difformis

Vinca difformis is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It is found in the coastal heathlands and woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain, and in the south-west corner of the state.

Vinca difformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vinca difformis?

Vinca difformis

What is the common name of Vinca difformis?

Inkberry

What is the growth habit of Vinca difformis?

Evergreen, low-growing, mat-forming perennial

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References