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
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.
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 Vinca genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,