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Orbivestus karaguensis

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Species of plant in the family Asteraceae

Orbivestus karaguensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Orbivestus
Species: O. karaguensis
Binomial name
Orbivestus karaguensis
(Oliv. & Hiern) H.Rob.
Synonyms
  • 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

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

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.

Distribution and habitat

Orbivestus karaguensis is native to an area of Africa from Sudan south to Mozambique and west to Angola and Nigeria. Its habitat is grassland or woodland at altitudes of 500–2,850 m (2,000–9,000 ft).

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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Taxon identifiers
Orbivestus karaguensis
Vernonia karaguensis


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