Cabobanthus bullulatus
Cabobanthus bullulatus 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: | Cabobanthus |
Species: | C. bullulatus |
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Description
Cabobanthus bullulatus grows as a herb, measuring up to 1 metre (3 ft) tall, occasionally to 2 m (7 ft). The almost sessile leaves are oblong to oblanceolate and measure up to 11 cm (4 in) long. The capitula feature about 10 mauve florets. The fruits are achenes.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Cabobanthus bullulatus is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and Zambia.[1]
References
- "Cabobanthus bullulatus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- G. V. Pope (1992). Compositae, Tribes Mutisieae, Cardueae, Vernonieae, Lactuceae, Arctotideae. Flora Zambesiaca. 6 (Part 1). ISBN 9780947643492 – via Plants of the World Online.
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