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Pentas arvensis

Also known as: Neurocarpaea arvensis (Hiern) Hiern
  • Neurocarpaea arvensis (Hiern) Hiern
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in Africa, Pentas arvensis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda

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