Botanical name - Catharanthus roseus Common names - Cape periwinkle; Rose periwinkle; Old-maid . Tamil names – NITHTHIYA KALYANI ‘daily marrying ’ ; SUTUKATTUP PU ‘cremation ground flower’ Ayurvedic name - Sadafauli Good herb used in preparing medicinal products meant for curing Blood pressure and the level of sugar in urine ; Decoction of leaf minimizes body weakness ; Removes loss of appetite ; For Maleria fever this is given as a traditional medicine; Cattle do not consume. In photo - Small plant of Catharanthus roseus in a different angle !Note the centre part of flower !