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congossa

Vinca major

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The Big-Leaved Periwinkle (Vinca major) is a species in the genus Vinca. Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (6 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Species

Vinca major (congossa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish congossa

French Grande Pervenche

German Grosses Immergruen

Portuguese congossa-maior

Similar Species in Vinca

Herbaceous periwinkle

Vinca herbacea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of congossa?

The scientific name of congossa is Vinca major. It belongs to the genus Vinca.

Where does congossa live?

congossa is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

What family does congossa belong to?

congossa (Vinca major) belongs to the genus Vinca, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

What kingdom does congossa belong to?

congossa (Vinca major) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of congossa?

The closest relatives of congossa in the genus Vinca include alcandórea, vincapervinca, Herbaceous periwinkle.