Biology:Stifftia chrysantha

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Stifftia chrysantha
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Stifftia chrysantha
J.C.Mikan

Stiffia chyrsantha is a species of flowering plant in the sunflower family Astraceae, endemic to Brazil. It has a woody stem with rough bark, and can grow to 8–10 ft (2.4–3.0 m). It has alternate, entire smooth leaves and reticulate veins. The involucre has 30 to 40 green, imbricated scales with short hairs. Actinomorphic corollas are pale orange below and darker above.[1]

References

  1. "Stifftia chrysantha". Encyclopedia of Life. http://eol.org/pages/5125482/overview. Retrieved 12 June 2014. 


Wikidata ☰ Q15553953 entry