Periwinkle

Alpinia

About Periwinkle and Alpinia

Periwinkle

Alpinia

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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

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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

Alpinia is a genus of flowering plants in the ginger family, native to Asia and Australia.

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

hope and anticipation

Astrological Flower

African Violet

Birth Month Flower

August - September

Flower Availability

Seasonal

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal

Culinary

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

Indoor Plant

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

Ginger Lily

Tribe

Zingiberaceae » Alpinieae

Scientific Name

Vinca

Rosa

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Gentianales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Family

Apocynaceae

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

200300

3 25000

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Information about Periwinkle and Alpinia

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 Alpinia in the sections below.

Periwinkle and Alpinia color

Periwinkle and Alpinia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Periwinkle and Alpinia 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 Alpinia has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Periwinkle and Alpinia

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

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Periwinkle and Alpinia Uses

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

Learn about Periwinkle and Alpinia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Periwinkle and Alpinia Family classification here. Periwinkle and Alpinia 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.