Orbivestus cinerascens

Orbivestus cinerascens is a plant in the family Asteraceae.

Description
Orbivestus cinerascens grows as a herb, measuring up to 2 m tall. Its grey-green sessile leaves are spatulate to obovate and measure up to 2 cm long. The capitula feature purplish flowers. The fruits are achenes.

Distribution and habitat
Orbivestus cinerascens is native to many parts of Africa and also to the Arabian Peninsula and Indian subcontinent. Its habitat is subdesert grasslands and Acacia-Commiphora bushlands at altitudes of 300–1350 m.