Tapak dara is an annual shrub originating from Madagascar, but has spread to other tropical regions. The scientific name is Catharanthus roseus L. Don. In Indonesia ornamental plants of this yard is known by various names, such as in called sindapor Sulawesi, copper flower Sundanese language, and tembang dÃÂ¥rÃÂ¥ Java language. Malaysians also recognize it as a chinese slave, the principal of grass, the staple of the cider, or the principal of the beach roses. In the Philippines it is known as tsitsirika, in Vietnam as hoa hai dang, in China known as chang chun hua, in England as rose periwinkle, and in the Netherlands as soldaten bloem.
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