Description

SadabaharThis plant was formerly included in the genus Vinca as Vinca rosea. Currently it's scientific name is Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as bright eyes, Cape periwinkle, graveyard plant, Madagascar periwinkle, old maid, pink periwinkle, rose periwinkle.Sadabahar or sadaphuli is a small shrub bearing purple, pink, or white flowers throughout the year and hence called “Sadabahar.” Common Indian names - Sadabahar सदाबहार, बारहमासी,सदा सुहागन (Hindi), बारमासी(Gujarati)Shavam Naari (Malayalam), Sadaphuli (Marathi), Nayantara (Bengali).It's ayurvedic name is nityakalyan(नित्य कल्याण).The plant is also called Sadapushpa in Sanskrit, which means 'ever blooming'. Sadabahar, scientifically known as Catharanthus roseus, is a flowering plant that has been