Periwinkle

African Moon

About Periwinkle and African Moon

Periwinkle

African Moon

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Color

Blue, Pink, Red, White

Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Funnel

Bowl

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

2.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Full Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay

Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.005.50

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

Bloom Time

Spring Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

African Moon is a type of lily that blooms in various shades of white and cream.

Origin

Europe, France, Spain

Africa, Asia, Europe, North America

Interesting Facts of

About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.

The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season

Habit

Shrubs

Flower Meaning

mystery, magic, and beauty

Astrological Flower

African Violet

Birth Month Flower

June - July

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Health Benefits

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

Culinary Uses

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Ornamental

Cosmetic Uses

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing

Occasional Uses

Decoration

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis

Family

Common Name

Iris

Tribe

Asteraceae » Senecioneae

Scientific Name

Vinca

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Asteraceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

20010

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle and African Moon

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Periwinkle and African Moon in the sections below.

Periwinkle and African Moon color

Periwinkle and African Moon come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Periwinkle and African Moon color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Periwinkle is Funnel in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Bowl shaped African Moon has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Periwinkle and African Moon

You must be eager to know more facts about Periwinkle and African Moon. Did you know Periwinkle has originated in Europe, France, Spain while African Moon has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America. One of the Interesting Facts about Periwinkle and African Moon is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Periwinkle and African Moon Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Periwinkle and African Moon uses in this section. Periwinkle and African Moon have many medicinal properties. Besides, Periwinkle is given on special occasions like Decoration whereas African Moon on Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding. Periwinkle and African Moon also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Periwinkle and African Moon Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Periwinkle and African Moon Family classification here. Periwinkle and African Moon belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.