Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 209 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332784
Common Names
- Major Vinca
- Vinca
- Vinca Major
Synonyms
- Pervinca major Garsault [unknown]
- Vinca grandiflora Salisb. [unknown]
- Vinca major variegata (Loudon) P.D.Sell [unknown]
Description
Vinca major (also called Greater 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 major 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 major sub. balcanica (Pénzes) Kožuharov & Petrova
Vinca major sub. hirsuta (Boiss.) Stearn
Vinca major sub. major
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vinca major 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 major is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take a long time to germinate.
Where to Find Vinca major
Vinca major can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of Asia and North Africa.
Vinca major FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vinca major?
Vinca major
What is the common name of Vinca major?
Bigleaf Periwinkle
What is the growth habit of Vinca major?
Evergreen, low-growing, mat-forming perennial
Species in the Vinca genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,