Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herbacea
ID:
267612

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 26(1): 392 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266944

Common Names

  • Herbacea Pentas
  • Star Cluster
  • Star Flower

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Synonyms

  • Neurocarpaea herbacea Hiern [valid]

Description

Pentas herbacea (also called Herbaceous Starcluster, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Ethiopia, and grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pentas herbacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pentas herbacea has bright red flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black and the seedlings have green leaves with a red tinge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pentas herbacea is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the root ball. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Pentas herbacea

Pentas herbacea is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Pentas herbacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pentas herbacea?

Pentas herbacea

What are the common names of Pentas herbacea?

Star flower, Star cluster

What is the growth habit of Pentas herbacea?

It is an upright, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References