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Species of plant

Pentas lanceolata
P. lanceolata at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: 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
    White flowers
  • Pink flowers
    Pink flowers
  • Pink flowers
    Pink flowers
  • Red flowers
    Red flowers

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