Pentas lanceolata subsp. cymosa
Also known as: Orthostemma roseum Wall. ex Voigt +7 more
- Orthostemma roseum Wall. ex Voigt
- Pentanisia cymosa Klotzsch
- Pentas carnea Benth.
- Pentas carnea var. comorensis Scott Elliot
- Pentas carnea var. hortensis Scott Elliot
- Pentas carnea var. rosea John Edwards
- Pentas lanceolata var. carnea (Benth.) Verdc.
- Virecta carnea (Benth.) Baill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Pentas lanceolata subsp. cymosa is a shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Pentas lanceolata, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros
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)
Windward Is.
Base Species & Variations