General Information

Vinca minor is a species of blossom works in the dogbane family , aboriginal to central and southern Europe , from Portugal and France due north to the Netherlands and the Baltic States , east to the Caucasus , and also southwest Asia in Turkey .   Other common name for this works includesmall periwinkle , common periwinkle , and sometimes in the United Statescreeping myrtle .

This is a trailing , vine - similar plant life that spreads along the ground . It grow comparatively low to the ground , often not more than 6 column inch magniloquent but can circularise indefinitely if not contained . The plant acquire roots at the client where the leaves meet the root , allow it to propagate and become quite invasive in prosperous status .

Leaves are evergreen , Opposite , glossy , and oval to lanceolate in bod , about 1 - 2 column inch long . The leaves are dark immature , but there can be motley signifier with edges or blotches in blanched or yellow . heyday are more often than not blue , although there are varieties with white , purple , or even red flowers . The flowers have five petals that are fused at the base work a cannular form , then spreading out into a flat , star - like figure . Bloom time is primarily in early springtime , but can have sporadic rosiness in summertime or even autumn in milder climates .

When growing in cultivation , Periwinkle work well with other shade - loving plants like fern , hostas , or under larger shrubs and tree where grass struggles to grow .

In some regions , peculiarly in North America , Vinca kid is considered invasive . Its ability to spread and form heavy mats can lead to the suppression of native flora . This characteristic , while useful for ground cover in controlled options , makes it problematical in rude environments . When used in gardens , care should be taken to stop Cape periwinkle to prevent it from spread into areas where it ’s not wanted .

Periwinkle has been used in traditional European herbal medicine for centuries , primarily for its theorise effects on memory and circulation . It hold back alkaloids like vincamine , which has been used in some pharmaceuticals calculate at heighten memory or treating circulative disorders . However , these uses are not widespread in modern medicine due to possible toxicity and the availableness of more effective treatments .

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