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Star Cluster  Pentas lanceolata Click/tap to enlarge

Star Cluster

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  1. Ixora coccinea has 4 petals while this one has 5. It's a Star Cluster (Pentas lanceolata). Posted 11 years ago

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"Pentas lanceolata", commonly known as Egyptian starcluster, is a species of flowering plant in the madder family, Rubiaceae that is native to much of Africa as well as Yemen. It is known for its wide use as a garden plant where it often accompanies butterfly gardens.

Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Shubham Rathore

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Uploaded Nov 15, 2013. Captured Nov 15, 2013 17:12.
  • Canon EOS 1100D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/800s
  • ISO2500
  • 55mm