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Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don

Synonyms

Ammocallis rosea, Hottonia littoralis, Lachnea rosea, Lochnera rosea, Pervinca rosea, Vinca gulielmi-waldemarii, Vinca rosea, Vinca speciosa

Common names

Vinca Vitesse Rose

Extract from Wikipedia article

Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as the Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle, is a species of Catharanthus native and endemic to Madagascar. Other English names occasionally used include Vinca, Cape periwinkle, rose periwinkle, rosy periwinkle, and "old-maid". It was formerly classified in the Vinca genus as Vinca rosea.

AI-generated Description

Catharanthus roseus, also known as Madagascar periwinkle, is an evergreen subshrub with pink or white flowers. In Qatar, it thrives as an ornamental plant due to its tolerance for hot and dry conditions. It is commonly found in gardens, parks, and landscapes, where it is valued for its attractive blooms and low-maintenance requirements. Local studies have noted its ability to withstand the country's extreme temperatures and saline soils, making it a popular choice for landscaping in Qatar's arid environment.

Vinca Vitesse Rose (Catharanthus roseus) in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 26, 2015
Al Markhiya Street, Doha, Qatar

Flower of Vinca Vitesse Rose (Catharanthus roseus) in Al Shamal City Park. Ruwais, Northern Qatar, January 16, 2016
Al Shamal Rd, Al Ruwais, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Catharanthus roseus in Qatar reveal its presence in various parks across the country. In Doha, it was spotted in a park at Al Markhiya Street near Onaiza on May 26, 2015, and again in a park at Al Intisar Street near Onaiza on December 3, 2015. The plant was also found in Al Shamal City Park in Ruwais, Northern Qatar, where its flowers were observed on January 16, 2016. These sightings indicate that Catharanthus roseus can thrive in Qatar's climate and is possibly cultivated in urban parks. The observations span different seasons, suggesting the plant's ability to adapt to varying environmental conditions in the region. Its presence in multiple locations highlights its potential as an ornamental plant in Qatari gardens and parks. The plant's flowers were specifically noted in Ruwais, indicating its decorative value.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Catharanthus roseus, Wikipedia article
• Catharanthus roseus from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.