Vinca difformis
Intermediate Periwinkle, Intermediate Periwinkle [plant]
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, Vinca difformis (commonly known as Intermediate Periwinkle or Intermediate Periwinkle [plant]) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Corse, France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain, Tunisia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Ireland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms