Orbivestus albocinerascens
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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. albocinerascens
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| Orbivestus albocinerascens | |
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Orbivestus albocinerascens is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to East Africa.
Description
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Orbivestus albocinerascens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 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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