Oocephala stenocephala

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Oocephala stenocephala
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Oocephala
Species:
O. stenocephala
Binomial name
Oocephala stenocephala
Synonyms [1]
  • Cacalia stenocephala Kuntze
  • Vernonia luteoalbida De Wild.
  • Vernonia oocephala Baker
  • Vernonia stenocephala Oliv.

Oocephala stenocephala is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical Africa.

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Description

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

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Oocephala stenocephala". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 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.