Kingdom Plantae Family Rubiaceae Scientific name Pentas lanceolata Rank Species | Order Gentianales Genus Pentas Higher classification Pentas | |
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Similar Pentas, Rubiaceae, West Indian Lantana, West Indian Jasmine, Chinese ixora | ||
Pentas lanceolata varieties
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.
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