| Orbivestus cinerascens | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Orbivestus |
| Species: | O. cinerascens |
| Binomial name | |
| Orbivestus cinerascens (Sch.Bip.) H.Rob. | |
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Orbivestus cinerascens is a plant in the family Asteraceae.
Description
Orbivestus cinerascens grows as a herb, measuring up to 2 metres (7 ft) tall. Its grey-green sessile leaves are spatulate to obovate and measure up to 2 cm (1 in) long. The capitula feature purplish flowers. The fruits are achenes.
Distribution and habitat
Orbivestus cinerascens is native to many parts of Africa and also to the Arabian Peninsula and Indian subcontinent. Its habitat is subdesert grasslands and Acacia-Commiphora bushlands at altitudes of 300–1,350 m (1,000–4,000 ft).
References
- ^ "Orbivestus cinerascens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 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.
External links
- Orbivestus cinerascens African Plants – A Photo Guide
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Orbivestus cinerascens |
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| Vernonia cinerascens | |
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