Catharanthus lanceus

Catharanthus lanceus, the lance-leaf periwinkle, grows as a perennial herb up to tall. Its fragrant flowers feature white or cream corolla lobes turning pink, reddish-violet or pink-magenta. Its habitat is on volcanic or burned soil, hillside rocks and in open woodland on ridges. Catharanthus lanceus is found from altitude. The plant is used in local medicinal treatments for toothache, fever and skin diseases, and also as a diuretic. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
Two alkaloids have been isolated from the root: lanceine and vinosidine.