Scientific Name: Pentas Lanceolata
Common Name: Star-cluster
Family: Madder family
Names in other languages: Star-cluster, Egyptian Star-cluster, Maids-of-all-work, Egyptian Star
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 simple, green and hairy
The Leaves are simple opposite and petiolate, with a stipular collar having 3-9 tines between the base of the petioles.
The flowers wide rounded clusters (corymbs) and star-shaped
The fruit are tiny seeds enclosed in a capsules
Uses (non medicinal)
cut flower
ornamental purposes
Medicinal Uses:
To Treat Lymphadenitis
To Treat Diarrhoea
to Treat Snake Bite
To Treat Malaria
To Treat Ascariasis