Oocephala agrianthoides

Oocephala agrianthoides is a plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Central Africa.

Description
Oocephala agrianthoides grows as a herb, measuring up to 60 cm tall. Its sessile leaves are lanceolate and measure up to 4.3 cm long. The capitula feature red, lilac or purple flowers. The fruits are achenes.

Distribution and habitat
Oocephala agrianthoides is native to Burundi and Tanzania. Its habitat is savanna grasslands and rocky areas at altitudes of 1050–1550 m.

Conservation
Oocephala agrianthoides has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is threatened by agriculture, tree plantations and cattle overgrazing.