Orbivestus albocinerascens

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Orbivestus albocinerascens
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Orbivestus
Species:
O. albocinerascens
Binomial name
Orbivestus albocinerascens
Synonyms [1]
  • Vernonia albocinerascens C.Jeffrey

Orbivestus albocinerascens is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to East Africa.

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Description

Orbivestus albocinerascens grows as a herb or shrub, measuring up to 4.5 metres (15 ft) tall. Its obovate leaves are pubescent and measure up to 4 cm (2 in) long. The capitula feature white flowers. The fruits are achenes. [2]

Distribution and habitat

Orbivestus albocinerascens is native to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. [1] Its habitat is in bushlands and woodlands at altitudes of 500–2,050 m (1,600–6,700 ft). [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Orbivestus albocinerascens". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 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.