Apocynaceae (dogbane, or oleander family) » Catharanthus roseus
kat-uh-RANTH-us -- pure (immaculate) flower
RO-zee-us -- rosy
VIN-kuh -- to bind
RO-zee-uh -- rosy
commonly known as: Cape periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, periwinkle • Bengali: নযনতারা nayantara • Hindi: सदाबहार sadabahar, सदाफूली sadaphuli, सदासुहागी sadasuhagi • Konkani: सदापुष्प sadapushpa • Persian: gul-e-farang • Malayalam: shavam naari • Marathi: सदाफुली sadaphuli
Native to: Madagascar
References: Flowers of India • Wikipedia • Top Tropicals
Tags: Apocynaceae dogbane family oleander family Catharanthus Vinca Catharanthus roseus Vinca rosea cape periwinkle gul-e-farang immergrün kanniedood madagascar periwinkle madagaskar-immergrün nayantara periwinkle sadabahar sadaphuli sadapushpa sadasuhagi sadsuhagan shavam naari
Apocynaceae (dogbane, or oleander family) » Catharanthus roseus
kat-uh-RANTH-us -- pure (immaculate) flower
RO-zee-us -- rosy
VIN-kuh -- to bind
RO-zee-uh -- rosy
commonly known as: Cape periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, periwinkle • Bengali: নযনতারা nayantara • Hindi: सदाबहार sadabahar, सदाफूली sadaphuli, सदासुहागी sadasuhagi • Konkani: सदापुष्प sadapushpa • Persian: gul-e-farang • Malayalam: shavam naari • Marathi: सदाफुली sadaphuli
Native to: Madagascar
References: Flowers of India • Wikipedia • Top Tropicals
Tags: Apocynaceae dogbane family oleander family Catharanthus Vinca Catharanthus roseus Vinca rosea cape periwinkle gul-e-farang immergrün kanniedood madagascar periwinkle madagaskar-immergrün nayantara periwinkle sadabahar sadaphuli sadapushpa sadasuhagi sadsuhagan shavam naari
Apocynaceae (dogbane, or oleander family) » Catharanthus roseus
kat-uh-RANTH-us -- pure (immaculate) flower
RO-zee-us -- rosy
VIN-kuh -- to bind
RO-zee-uh -- rosy
commonly known as: Cape periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, periwinkle • Bengali: নযনতারা nayantara • Hindi: सदाबहार sadabahar, सदाफूली sadaphuli, सदासुहागी sadasuhagi • Konkani: सदापुष्प sadapushpa • Persian: gul-e-farang • Malayalam: shavam naari • Marathi: सदाफुली sadaphuli
Native to: Madagascar
References: Flowers of India • Wikipedia • Top Tropicals
Tags: Apocynaceae dogbane family oleander family Catharanthus Vinca Catharanthus roseus Vinca rosea cape periwinkle gul-e-farang immergrün kanniedood madagascar periwinkle madagaskar-immergrün nayantara periwinkle sadabahar sadaphuli sadapushpa sadasuhagi sadsuhagan shavam naari
Common name: Sky flower, Golden Dew Drop, Pigeon Berry
Botanical name: Duranta erecta
- [ (door-AN-tuh) named for Castore Durante, 16th century botanist and papal physician to Sixtus V; (ee-RECK-tuh) erect, upright ]
Synonyms: Duranta plumieri • Duranta repens
Family: Verbenaceae (verbena family)
- [ (ver-be-NAY-see-ay) the Verbena (vervain) family ]
Origin: Tropical America
The popular name of this large erect shrub is inspired by the clusters of bright orange-yellow berries that follow the flowers, in such quantities that they often cause the slender branches to droop gracefully. The lavender-blue or white flowers appear in loose clusters, and both berries and blossoms are often seen on a plant.
Flowers have a mild sweet vanilla-like smell. There is also a form with variegated leaves, as well as one with bright yellow leaves; these do not bloom so profusely and are usually grown primarily for their foliage.
Duranta requires frequent pruning to make a bushy plant, especially when used as a hedge, and needs full sun to bloom well. Bringing the potted garden a unique burst of color and form, this amazing cultivar surpasses the standard lavender cultivar in brightness and intensity.
Use as a basket plant, a mounding bush or train into a standard, this plant will give the color deep purple new meaning. As free flower as any Duranta it covers itself in dripping chains of bloom. Each petal in the flower is defined by a light lavender border and marked by a white eye. A stunning sun lover that will bring months of gorgeous color to any garden, sunroom or conservatory.
Courtesy:
- Flowers of India
- TopTropicals
- Dave's Garden
Note: Identification or description may not be accurate; it is subject to your review.
Tags: flora Verbenaceae Verbena family vervain Duranta Shrubs Tropicals Tender Perennials Duranta erecta Duranta plumieri Duranta repens Golden Dew Drop Honey drops Pigeon Berry Sky flower
Common name: Sky flower, Golden Dew Drop, Pigeon Berry
Botanical name: Duranta erecta
- [ (door-AN-tuh) named for Castore Durante, 16th century botanist and papal physician to Sixtus V; (ee-RECK-tuh) erect, upright ]
Synonyms: Duranta plumieri • Duranta repens
Family: Verbenaceae (verbena family)
- [ (ver-be-NAY-see-ay) the Verbena (vervain) family ]
Origin: Tropical America
This large, fast-growing, multistemmed shrub is popular as a screen or background planting, but is too vigorous and tall to use against the foundation or in small areas. The full clusters of fragrant, pale blue flowers attract butterflies in summer and are followed by bunches of golden-orange berries, popular with birds.
Flowers and fruit are often found on the plant simultaneously and make an attractive show. Yellow fruit often hangs on the plant into the winter if the birds don't eat them. A native of tropical America introduced to Southeast Asia in relatively recent years, the shrub may grow several meters tall but is generally smaller.
Courtesy:
- Flowers of India
- TopTropicals
- Dave's Garden
Note: Identification or description may not be accurate; it is subject to your review.
Tags: flora Verbenaceae Verbena family vervain Duranta Shrubs Tropicals Tender Perennials Duranta erecta Duranta plumieri Duranta repens Golden Dew Drop Honey drops Pigeon Berry Sky flower