Orbivestus karaguensis

Orbivestus karaguensis is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Africa.

Orbivestus karaguensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Orbivestus
Species:
O. karaguensis
Binomial name
Orbivestus karaguensis
Synonyms[1]
  • Cacalia burtonii Kuntze
  • Cacalia karaguensis Kuntze
  • Vernonia bothrioclinoides C.H.Wright
  • Vernonia burtonii Oliv. & Hiern
  • Vernonia campanea S.Moore
  • Vernonia cistifolia O.Hoffm.
  • Vernonia elliotii S.Moore
  • Vernonia johannis Volk. & O.Hoffm.
  • Vernonia karaguensis Oliv. & Hiern
  • Vernonia melanacrophylla Cufod.
  • Vernonia pilgeriana Muschl.
  • Vernonia porphyrolepis S.Moore

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
  1. "Orbivestus karaguensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  2. 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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