Catharanthus roseus facts for kids
Sadabahar is a small plant known for its dark green, oval-shaped leaves and flat, pink flowers. It's also called the Madagascar Periwinkle. This plant is very special because it contains natural substances that are used to help people with certain illnesses. It is also the provincial flower of the Punjab region in Pakistan.
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What is Sadabahar?
Sadabahar is a common plant that grows in many warm places around the world. It's often seen in gardens because its flowers are so beautiful. The plant can have flowers in different colors, like white, pink, red, and purple.
A Plant That Helps People
Scientists have found that Sadabahar contains special ingredients called vinca alkaloids. These natural substances are very important in medicine. They are used to make medicines for treating serious diseases, including some types of cancer. For example, medicines like vinblastine and vincristine, which come from this plant, help fight diseases like leukemia.
Long ago, people also used Sadabahar as a traditional remedy for other health issues, like diabetes. Its helpful properties were discovered when researchers were studying it for a different purpose, which led to finding its powerful effects against certain illnesses.
Where Does Sadabahar Grow?
This amazing plant originally comes from Madagascar, an island off the coast of Africa. But today, you can find Sadabahar growing in many countries with warm climates. It's very common in places like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Malaysia. People often grow it in their gardens or in pots on their balconies because it's easy to care for and looks lovely.
Different Colors and Uses
Sadabahar flowers come in a beautiful range of colors. You might see pure white ones, pale pink ones with a red center, or vibrant purple and red varieties. Because of its pretty flowers and easy growth, Sadabahar is a popular ornamental plant. This means it's grown mainly for its beauty to decorate gardens, parks, and homes.
Images for kids
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A white C. roseus flower
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Pale Pink with Red Centre Cultivar
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Coming in different colours
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Purple Catharanthus roseus
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This one was grown in Bangladesh as an ornamental plant in a flower tub in the balcony of a house
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Off-white Catharanthus roseus
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White Catharanthus roseus
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Red Catharanthus roseus
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White rosy periwinkle
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Catharanthus roseus in Kerala
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Purple Catharanthus roseus
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Vinca From a garden at Cox's Bazar Bangladesh
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Catharanthus roseus in Ishwardi, Bangladesh
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Flower bud in West Bengal, India.
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Common garden plant in India
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Catharanthus roseus in Pakistan
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Grown in Malaysia
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Flower plant raised in India Temples
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Fruits and seeds
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Matured fruits of Madagascar Periwinkle
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Immature fruits of Madagascar periwinkle
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Pacifica Burgundy Halo – Madagascar Periwinkle
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Red cultivar of Madagascar Periwinkle
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Potted Plant in New Delhi
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Anther
See also
In Spanish: Catharanthus roseus para niños
