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Catharanthus ovalis, Apocynaceae Large clumps of Catharanthus ovalis like this seem to be rare. This showy spectacle was photographed under cloud cover, otherwise it would be exposed to direct sunlight.<br /> <br /> A close up is posted here <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/92609/catharanthus_ovalis_apocynaceae.html" title="Catharanthus ovalis, Apocynaceae"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3510/92609_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=BLSyhh6F9SDK4fxAqom2rbrcLYc%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Catharanthus ovalis, Apocynaceae The red colour of these flowers easily catches the eye, especially when the surrounding area is sandy, rocky and so dry. This species seems to be uncommon and rarely seen - especially in such a large clump. It was growing exposed to full sunlight but the sky was overcast when this image was taken.<br /> <br /> Catharanthus ovalis derives its specific epithet in reference to the ovate leaves.<br /> Apocynaceae,Catharanthus ovalis,Geotagged,Isalo National Park,Madagascar,Spring" /></a></figure><br /> Catharanthus ovalis,Geotagged,Isalo National Park,Madagascar,Pink,Spring,large,pink flower,red,sand Click/tap to enlarge

Catharanthus ovalis, Apocynaceae

Large clumps of Catharanthus ovalis like this seem to be rare. This showy spectacle was photographed under cloud cover, otherwise it would be exposed to direct sunlight.

A close up is posted here

Catharanthus ovalis, Apocynaceae The red colour of these flowers easily catches the eye, especially when the surrounding area is sandy, rocky and so dry. This species seems to be uncommon and rarely seen - especially in such a large clump. It was growing exposed to full sunlight but the sky was overcast when this image was taken.<br /> <br /> Catharanthus ovalis derives its specific epithet in reference to the ovate leaves.<br /> Apocynaceae,Catharanthus ovalis,Geotagged,Isalo National Park,Madagascar,Spring

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The Catharanthus ovalis

''Catharanthus ovalis'' is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar.

First published as a species in 1970, several subspecies or varieties have been proposed, however none are now recognized.

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Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by Gary Yong Gee
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By Gary Yong Gee

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Uploaded May 18, 2020. Captured Sep 25, 2019 15:38 in Unnamed Road, Madagascar.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/10.0
  • 10/3200s
  • ISO1000
  • 48mm

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