Oocephala agrianthoides

Oocephala agrianthoides is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Central Africa.

Oocephala agrianthoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Oocephala
Species:
O. agrianthoides
Binomial name
Oocephala agrianthoides
(C.Jeffrey) H.Rob.[2]
Synonyms[2]
  • Vernonia agrianthoides C.Jeffrey

Description

Oocephala agrianthoides grows as a herb, measuring up to 60 centimetres (24 in) tall. Its sessile leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 4.3 cm (2 in) long. The capitula feature red, lilac or purple flowers. The fruits are achenes.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Oocephala agrianthoides is native to Burundi and Tanzania. Its habitat is savanna grasslands and rocky areas at altitudes of 1,050–1,550 m (3,400–5,100 ft).[1]

Conservation

Oocephala agrianthoides has been assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by agriculture, tree plantations and cattle overgrazing.[1]

References
  1. Ntore, S.; Beentje, H.J.; Gereau, R.; Kabuye, C.; Kalema, J.; Luke, W.R.Q.; Maunder, M.; Mwangoka, M. & Nshutiyayesu, S (2017). "Vernonia agrianthoides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T97239798A97239802. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  2. "Oocephala agrianthoides". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  3. H. Beentje; C. Jeffrey; D.J.N. Hind (2005). Compositae (part 3). Flora of Tropical East Africa – via Plants of the World Online.


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