Oocephala centauroides

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Oocephala centauroides
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Oocephala
Species:
O. centauroides
Binomial name
Oocephala centauroides
Synonyms [1]
  • Cacalia schlechteri Kuntze
  • Vernonia centauroides Klatt

Oocephala centauroides is a plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mozambique, Eswatini and South Africa (Northern Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal). [1]

Description

Oocephala centauroides grows as a herb, measuring up to 70 centimetres (28 in) tall. Its oblanceolate leaves measure up to 4.5 cm (2 in) long. The capitula feature purplish flowers. The fruits are achenes. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Oocephala centauroides". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  2. G. V. Pope (1992). Compositae, Tribes Mutisieae, Cardueae, Vernonieae, Lactuceae, Arctotideae. Flora Zambesiaca. Vol. 6 (Part 1). ISBN   9780947643492 via Plants of the World Online.