Star-cluster, Egyptian star-cluster
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Pentas lanceolata
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Rubiaceae
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Nectar plant for butterflies; larval host plant for tersa sphinx (Xylophanes tersa) moths |
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Can be grown from seed. Pick fruit before pod splits open. Also can be grown from cuttings with difficulty. |
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