Pentas lanceolata, also popularly called Egyptian starcluster, is an annual or perennial plant, originally from East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This species belongs to the Rubiaceae family, which also includes ornamental species such as Gardenia or species with economic value such as the Coffee Plant. It is a decorative plant thanks to its flowers. The flowers form at the top of the branches and are arranged in bouquets. They are made up of 5 petals, variously colored: red, pink, purple, white.