Medicinal
Ayurveda
Sadabahar (Lal)
Catharanthus roseus
Sadabahar is a perennial flowering herb known for its attractive blooms and medicinal alkaloids used in cancer treatment.
Quick Facts
Height: 30–100 cm m
Blooms: Year-round in warm climates
Smooth green stems, glossy dark green leaves, five-petaled flowers in white, pink, or red
20–35°C
Visit Information
Location
Home gardens, parks, roadside plantings, pots
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Native to Madagascar; naturalized in tropics worldwide
Lifespan
Perennial (may be grown as annual in cold climates)
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Ornamental bedding, pots, pharmaceutical industry
Cultural Significance
Important source of vincristine and vinblastine for cancer treatment
Conservation Status
Cultivated widely
Did You Know?
Flowers bloom continuously in warm weather
Leaves contain life-saving anti-cancer compounds
Extremely hardy in hot, sunny locations
Called 'Periwinkle' in English
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo