Brenandendron donianum

Brenandendron donianum is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to West and West-Central Africa.

Brenandendron donianum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Brenandendron
Species:
B. donianum
Binomial name
Brenandendron donianum
Synonyms[2]
  • Cacalia doniana Kuntze
  • Eupatorium paniculatum Lindl. ex DC.
  • Strobocalyx doniana Sch.Bip.
  • Vernonia andohii C.D.Adams
  • Vernonia doniana DC.

Description

Brenandendron donianum grows as a shrub or tree, measuring 6–30 feet (2–9 m) tall. Its branches and inflorescences are pubescent. The inflorescences feature white or purple flowers.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Brenandendron donianum is native to an area from Guinea to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its habitat is in forests.[1]

References
  1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Brenandendron donianum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T143717609A143717611. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  2. "Brenandendron donianum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  3. J. Hutchinson (1963). Flora of West Tropical Africa. 2 – via Plants of the World Online.


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