Pentas lanceolata | |
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P. lanceolata at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Rubiaceae |
Genus: | Pentas |
Species: | P. lanceolata |
Binomial name | |
Pentas lanceolata (Forssk.) Deflers |
Pentas lanceolata, commonly known as Egyptian Starcluster, is a species of flowering plant in the madder family, Rubiaceae that is native to much of Africa as well as Yemen. It is known for its wide use as a garden plant where it often accompanies butterfly gardens.
White flowers
Pink flowers
Red flowers