Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 209 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332792
Common Names
- Minor Vinca
- Vinca
- Vinca Minor
Synonyms
- Pervinca heterophyla Raf. [unknown]
- Pervinca minor Garsault [unknown]
- Pervinca procumbens Gilib. [unknown]
- Pervinca repens Raf. [unknown]
- Vinca acutiflora Bertol. ex W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
- Vinca ellipticifolia Stokes. [unknown]
- Vinca humilis Salisb. [unknown]
- Vinca intermedia Tausch [unknown]
- Vinca minor sabinka H.Scholz [unknown]
- Vinca minor intermedia (Tausch) Nyman [unknown]
Description
Vinca minor (also called Lesser 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 minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a fast-growing shrub with attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vinca minor 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 minor is a low-growing, evergreen perennial 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 minor
Vinca minor can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of Asia and North Africa.
Vinca minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vinca minor?
Vinca minor
What is the common name of Vinca minor?
Common Periwinkle
What is the growth habit of Vinca minor?
Evergreen, low-growing, mat-forming perennial
Species in the Vinca genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
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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,