Orbivestus bamendae

Orbivestus bamendae is a plant in the family Asteraceae.

Orbivestus bamendae
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 2.3)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Orbivestus
Species:	O. bamendae
Binomial name
Orbivestus bamendae (C.D.Adams) Isawumi[2]
Synonyms[2]
Vernonia bamendae C.D.Adams

Description

Orbivestus bamendae grows as a herb, measuring up to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. The leaves are sessile. The inflorescences feature purple florets.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Orbivestus bamendae is native to Cameroon's Bamenda Highlands and their continuation as Nigeria's Mambilla Plateau. The species' range is considered to be very small. Its habitat is grassy slopes at altitudes of 1,500–2,500 m (5,000–8,000 ft).^[1]