Pentas lanceolata
Pentas lanceolata | |
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P. lanceolata at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
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Species: | Template:Taxonomy/PentasP. lanceolata
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Template:Taxonomy/PentasPentas lanceolata |
Pentas lanceolata, commonly known as Egyptian starcluster,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the madder family, Rubiaceae that is native to much of Africa as well as Yemen.[3] It is known for its wide use as a garden plant where it often accompanies butterfly gardens.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ "EOL Pentas Lanceolata". Retrieved 2009-05-23.
- ↑ "Pentas lanceolata on the British Database of World Flora and Fauna". Retrieved 2008-09-15.
- ↑ [{{#property:P1421|}} "{{#Property:P225}}"]. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 2012-12-02.
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value (help) - ↑ "Pentas lanceolata Floridata". Retrieved 2008-09-15.
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- Plants described in 1775
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