Sadabahar (Safed)
Catharanthus roseus (White variety)
Sadabahar Safed is a perennial flowering plant with white blooms, known for its medicinal alkaloids used in cancer treatment and its role in traditional remedies for diabetes and infections.
Quick Facts
Visit Information
Location
Home gardens, flower beds, herbal farms, roadsides
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical and subtropical regions
Lifespan
Perennial with continuous flowering
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Pharmaceutical alkaloid production, home herbal uses
Cultural Significance
White flowers symbolize purity and are widely planted ornamentally
Conservation Status
Widely cultivated and naturalized in many regions
Did You Know?
Contains vincristine and vinblastine used in cancer therapy
Also called 'Periwinkle' in English
Low-maintenance flowering plant
Traditional uses include diabetes and infection treatments
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo