Cabobanthus polysphaerus
# Cabobanthus polysphaerus

Cabobanthus polysphaerus is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical Africa.

## Description

Cabobanthus polysphaerus grows as a herb, measuring up to 1.2 metres (4 ft) tall. The sessile leaves are oblong and measure up to 7 cm (3 in) long. The capitula feature about 5 purple flowers. The fruits are achenes.

## Distribution and habitat

Cabobanthus polysphaerus is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Angola and Zambia. Its habitat is in bushland to an altitude of 1,830 m (6,000 ft).

