Orbivestus turbinata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Orbivestus
Species:
O. turbinata
Binomial name
Orbivestus turbinata
(Oliv. & Hiern ex Oliv.) H.Rob.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Cacalia turbinata Kuntze
  • Vernonia rugosifolia De Wild.
  • Vernonia turbinata Oliv. & Hiern ex Oliv.

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

Description

Orbivestus turbinata grows as a herb, measuring up to 1.2 metres (4 ft) tall. The ovate or lanceolate leaves measure up to 23 cm (9 in) long. The capitula feature purple flowers. The fruits are achenes.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Orbivestus turbinata is native to Sudan, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Kenya.[1] Its habitat is grasslands, sometimes wooded, at altitudes of 1,050–2,250 m (3,000–7,000 ft).[2]

References

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