Orbivestus karaguensis
Orbivestus karaguensis is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Africa.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Orbivestus |
Species: | O. karaguensis |
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Description
Orbivestus karaguensis grows as a perennial herb or subshrub. The ovate or elliptic leaves measure up to 15 cm (6 in) long. The capitula feature purplish flowers. The fruits are achenes.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Orbivestus karaguensis is native to an area of Africa from Sudan south to Mozambique and west to Angola and Nigeria.[1] Its habitat is grassland or woodland at altitudes of 500–2,850 m (2,000–9,000 ft).[2]
References
- "Orbivestus karaguensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- 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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