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Pentas
''Pentas'' is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Rubiaceae. The genus is found in tropical and southern Africa, the Comoros, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. The plants have hairy green leaves and clusters of flowers in shades of red, white, pink, and purple. ''Pentas'' are attractive to butterfly, butterflies and hummingbirds. Some species are commonly cultivated and can be grown in pots and baskets. Species such as ''Pentas lanceolata'' can withstand full sunlight and need little to no care, growing even in locations that are dry and hot. Floridata. Species *''Pentas angustifolia'' *''Pentas arvensis'' *''Pentas caffensis'' *''Pentas cleistostoma'' *''Pentas glabrescens'' *''Pentas herbacea'' *''Pentas lanceolata'' - Egyptian starcluster ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pentas Arvensis
''Pentas'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. The genus is found in tropical and southern Africa, the Comoros, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. The plants have hairy green leaves and clusters of flowers in shades of red, white, pink, and purple. ''Pentas'' are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Some species are commonly cultivated and can be grown in pots and baskets. Species such as '' Pentas lanceolata'' can withstand full sunlight and need little to no care, growing even in locations that are dry and hot. Floridata. Species *'' Pentas angustifolia'' *''[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pentas Lanceolata
''Pentas lanceolata'', commonly known as Egyptian starcluster, is a species of flowering plant in the madder family, Rubiaceae that is native to tropical Africa from Sudan to Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique, as well as Saudi Arabia and Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula. It is known for its wide use as a garden plant where it often accompanies butterfly gardens. Subspecies and varieties Eight subspecies and varieties are accepted. *''Pentas lanceolata'' var. ''angustifolia'' – Tanzania (Ufipa) *''Pentas lanceolata'' subsp. ''cymosa'' – Comoro Islands *''Pentas lanceolata'' subsp. ''lanceolata'' – Eritrea to Mozambique and Saudi Arabia and Yemen *''Pentas lanceolata'' var. ''leucaster'' – eastern DR Congo to Ethiopia and northern Tanzania *''Pentas lanceolata'' var. ''nemorosa'' – Ethiopia, Kenya, and northern Tanzania *''Pentas lanceolata'' var. ''oncostipula'' – Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique *''Pentas lanceolata'' subsp. ''quartiniana'' – Eritr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |