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 m tall. The sessile leaves are oblong and measure up to 7 cm 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 1830 m.