Brenandendron frondosum explained

Brenandendron frondosum is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical Africa.

Description

Brenandendron frondosum (also known as Vernonia frondosa) of the Composite, or Daisy Family (Compositae, or Asteraceae), grows as a shrub or small tree, measuring up to 20feet tall, with a trunk girth of about 11NaN1. The sessile leaves measure up to 30NaN0 long and twenty inches (51 centimeters in width.[1] Inflorescences feature purple flowers.

Distribution and habitat

Brenandendron frondosum is native to Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Cameroon. Its habitat is in forest clearings.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Entry for Vernona frondosa. Oliver and heim [family Compositae]. ]. . . March 24, 2010 .