Brenandendron frondosum
Brenandendron frondosum is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical Africa.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Brenandendron |
| Species: | B. frondosum |
| Binomial name | |
| Brenandendron frondosum | |
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Description
Brenandendron frondosum grows as a shrub or small tree, measuring up to 20 feet (6 m) tall, with a trunk girth of about 1 ft (0.3 m). The sessile leaves measure up to 3 ft (1 m) long. Inflorescences feature purple flowers.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Brenandendron frondosum is native to Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Cameroon.[1] Its habitat is in forest clearings.[2]
References
- "Brenandendron frondosum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- J. Hutchinson (1963). Flora of West Tropical Africa. 2 – via Plants of the World Online.
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