Cabobanthus polysphaerus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Cabobanthus |
Species: | C. polysphaerus |
Binomial name | |
Cabobanthus polysphaerus (Baker) H.Rob. | |
Synonyms | |
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Cabobanthus polysphaerus is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical Africa.
Description
Cabobanthus polysphaerus grows as a herb, measuring up to 1.2 metres (4 ft) tall. The sessile leaves are oblong and measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long. The capitula feature about 5 purple flowers. The fruits are achenes.
Distribution and habitat
Cabobanthus polysphaerus is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Angola and Zambia. Its habitat is in bushland to an altitude of 1,830 m (6,000 ft).
References
- ^ "Cabobanthus polysphaerus". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Henk Beentje, ed. (2005). Compositae, Part 3. Flora of Tropical East Africa. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN 9781842461068 – via Plants of the World Online.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Cabobanthus polysphaerus | |
Vernonia polysphaera |
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