Egyptian Starcluster[1] | |
---|---|
P. lanceolata at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture ParkTHis plant is very important to the enviorment the latin name for pentas laneolata is Red Ruby. | |
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[2] |
Pentas lanceolata, the Egyptian Starcluster, is known for its wide use as a garden plant where it often accompanies butterfly gardens [3].