Oocephala stenocephala 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: | Oocephala |
| Species: | O. stenocephala
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| Oocephala stenocephala | |
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Description edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ a b "Oocephala stenocephala". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 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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