Orbivestus catumbensis
Orbivestus catumbensis is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Angola and Zambia.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Orbivestus |
| Species: | O. catumbensis |
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Description
Orbivestus catumbensis grows as a herb, measuring up to 2 metres (7 ft) tall. The oblanceolate leaves measure up to 17 cm (7 in) long. The capitula each have about 18 purple or mauve-white flowers. The fruits are achenes.[2]
References
- "Orbivestus catumbensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- G. V. Pope (1992). Compositae, Tribes Mutisieae, Cardueae, Vernonieae, Lactuceae, Arctotideae (Part 1). Flora Zambesiaca. Vol. 6. ISBN 9780947643492 – via Plants of the World Online.
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