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| Scientific Name | Vinca minor |
| English Name | Lesser periwinkle, dwarf periwinkle. |
| Portuguese Name | Congonha, congossa, congossa-menor, pervinca-menor. |
| German Name | Kleine Immergrün, Kleines Singrün. |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Origin | Europe. |
| Preferences Cultivation | Fences, hedges, moist and shady places, edges of fields. |
| Life Cycle | Evergreen perennial |
| Habitat | Sunlight. Rich, well-drained soils. |
| Method of propagation | Sow and division in spring. |
| Ornamental Characteristics | Flowering from March to June. H 0,2 m, ᴓ 1 m |
| Description of smells and flavors | Mild aroma. |
| Properties Medicinal | Laxative, astringent, bitter, sedative, stomachic, emmenagogue, tonic and treatment of haemorrhages. It contains the alkaloid (vincamine), which is used by the pharmaceutical industry as a cerebral stimulant and vasodilator. It also contains (reserpine), which reduces high blood pressure. |
| Properties Edibility | None |
| Properties Other | Ornamental. |
| Contraindications / Side Effects / Comments | The plant is poisonous. |
| Pests and diseases & how to fight them | Unknown |
| How and When to harvest and / or pruning and which parts used. How many cuts per year? | Parts used: Seeds and root. Harvest: when flowering. |
| Can be used in intercropping ( repellent / attractive ) or is biopesticide? | Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects. |
| Curiosity / Personal Experiences | The genus name 'Vinca' is derived from the Latin 'vincire' and means 'connect' or 'vincere' which means 'overcome', thanks to the skill that the plant has to overcome a disease. The stems are used in basket making. |
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