Scientific Name: Bauhinia Tomentosa
Common Name: Egyptian Starcluster
Family: Fabaceae (commonly known as legume, pea or bean family)
Names in other languages: no recorded names in other languages
General Information
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.
Features of Bauhinia Tomentosa that make it identifiable:
The Stem is covered with fine hairs. Its typical form is one stemmed plant.
The Leaves are opposite, ovate to lanceolate, hairy, stipules interpetiolar.
The flowers 4” wide rounded clusters (corymbs) and star-shaped, colors differ
The fruit is contained in a capsule
Uses (non medicinal)
ornamental
ceremonial
Medicinal Uses:
To Treat Lymphadenitis
To Treat Diarrhoea
Pentas Plant
to Treat Snake Bite
To Treat Malaria
To Treat Ascariasis
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