The star flower (scientific name Pentas Ianceolata), also known as the five-star flower, is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa and parts of Arabia, and is widespread around the world

The star flower (Pentas Ianceolata), also known as the five-star flower, is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa and parts of Arabia and is widely cultivated around the world.

Flowering occurs mainly from mid-spring to late autumn. The star flowers are colorful and include purple, red, white, pink, peach blossoms, etc. The petals are split into a star shape, and a cluster of dozens of small stars gather into a flower ball, mini chic in the green leaves, looking like stars in the night sky from afar, elegant and pleasant, so it is called "star flower", from the side of the flower type and like a small umbrella, so it is also called "umbrella flower", very ornamental value.