| 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] |
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Pentas lanceolata, the Egyptian Starcluster, is known for its wide use as a garden plant where it often accompanies butterfly gardens [3].