12,223 observations
Egyptian Star-cluster
Pentas lanceolata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Rubiaceae ›Genus: Pentas
About
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Egyptian Star-cluster is Pentas lanceolata.
- Egyptian Star-cluster belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Egyptian Star-cluster belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Egyptian Star-cluster belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Egyptian Star-cluster belongs to the order Gentianales.
- Egyptian Star-cluster belongs to the family Rubiaceae.
- Egyptian Star-cluster belongs to the genus Pentas.