Oocephala stenocephala
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Oocephala |
Species: | O. stenocephala
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Binomial name | |
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Oocephala stenocephala is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical Africa.
Description
[edit]Oocephala stenocephala grows as a herb or subshrub, measuring up to 30–120 centimetres (10–50 in) tall. Its lanceolate leaves measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long. The capitula feature blue, white or purple flowers. The fruits are achenes.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Oocephala stenocephala is native to an area of Africa from Nigeria southeast to Mozambique. Its habitat is woodlands and high grasslands at altitudes of 1,050–1,800 m (3,400–5,900 ft).[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Oocephala stenocephala". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ a b H. Beentje; C. Jeffrey; D.J.N. Hind (2005). Compositae (part 3). Flora of Tropical East Africa – via Plants of the World Online.