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Pentas lanceolata

Egyptian Star Cluster, Egyptian Starcluster
Other regional names: Star Cluster
  • Star Cluster
Also known as: Manettia lanceolata (Forssk.) Vahl +9 more
  • Manettia lanceolata (Forssk.) Vahl
  • Mussaenda aegyptiaca Poir.
  • Neurocarpaea lanceolata (Forssk.) R.Br.
  • Neurocarpaea lanceolata (Forssk.) R.Br. ex Hiern
  • Pentanisia oncostipula K.Schum.
  • Pentas caerulea Chiov.
  • Pentas lanceolata var. lanceolata
  • Pseudomussaenda lanceolata (Forssk.) Wernham
  • Vignaldia luteola Schweinf.
  • Virecta lanceolata (Forssk.) Baill.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Pentas lanceolata (commonly known as Egyptian star-cluster) is a shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zaïre

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Colombia, Cook Is., Gilbert Is., Marianas, Marshall Is., Norfolk Is., Samoa, Society Is., Trinidad-Tobago, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Windward Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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