Orbivestus karaguensis
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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. karaguensis
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Orbivestus karaguensis is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Africa.
Description
[edit]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.[2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]Orbivestus karaguensis is native to an area of Africa from Sudan south to Mozambique and west to Angola and Nigeria.[1] Its habitat is grassland or woodland at altitudes of 500–2,850 m (2,000–9,000 ft).[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Orbivestus karaguensis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 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.
External links
[edit]- Orbivestus karaguensis – Flora of Zambia
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