Star flower has another common name that many people don't know about
The family and genus of the star flower
Star flower, a perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the madder family (Rubiaceae).
Other names for the star flower
Star flower is also known as umbrella flower, five-star flower, star-shaped flower, Egyptian star cluster, and herbaceous ixora.
The distribution range of the star flower
The star flower is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian region, and is also cultivated in southern China.
The morphological characteristics of the star flower
It generally grows 30-40 cm tall, with strong branching ability, opposite lanceolate leaves, and terminal cymose inflorescences. The small flowers are tubular, with petals split into five parts forming a five-pointed star shape, hence the name five-star flower.
The growth habits of the star flower
The star flower likes warm, hot environments with plenty of sunlight. During the growing period, nighttime temperatures should be kept above 17°C-18°C, and daytime temperatures should be kept above 22°C-24°C.
This species is a common ornamental plant, often divided into multiple varieties depending on flower color.