Intermediate Periwinkle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (7 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Family

Apocynaceae

Genus

Vinca

Species

Vinca difformis (Intermediate Periwinkle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alcandórea

Similar Species in Vinca

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Big-Leaved Periwinkle

Vinca major

Not Evaluated

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Common Periwinkle

Vinca minor

Least Concern

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Herbaceous periwinkle

Vinca herbacea

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Intermediate Periwinkle?

The scientific name of Intermediate Periwinkle is Vinca difformis. It belongs to the genus Vinca.

Where does Intermediate Periwinkle live?

Intermediate Periwinkle is found in Found across Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom.

What family does Intermediate Periwinkle belong to?

Intermediate Periwinkle (Vinca difformis) belongs to the genus Vinca, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.

What kingdom does Intermediate Periwinkle belong to?

Intermediate Periwinkle (Vinca difformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Intermediate Periwinkle?

The closest relatives of Intermediate Periwinkle in the genus Vinca include Big-Leaved Periwinkle, Common Periwinkle, Herbaceous periwinkle.