Orbivestus turbinata is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical Africa.
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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. turbinata
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| Orbivestus turbinata | |
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Description
editOrbivestus turbinata grows as a herb, measuring up to 1.2 metres (4 ft) tall. The ovate or lanceolate leaves measure up to 23 cm (9 in) long. The capitula feature purple flowers. The fruits are achenes.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editOrbivestus turbinata is native to Sudan, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Kenya.[1] Its habitat is grasslands, sometimes wooded, at altitudes of 1,050–2,250 m (3,000–7,000 ft).[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Orbivestus turbinata". 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.
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