The Rosy Periwinkle (catharanthus roseus) is a species of the Madagascar periwinkle genus in the apocynaceae and Kareen family and is native to Madagascar. Substances (Vinblastine and vincristine) extracted from the plant are used in the treatment of leukemia and Hodgkin's disease. It is an endangered rainforest plant.

Sources

• Rosy Periwinkle at collections.ic.gc.ca, referenced 12 January 2006

The rosy periwinkle is in danger of extinction because of the slash and burn agriculture that is used for subsistance.

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