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Wild, H. (1980) The Compositae of the Flora Zambesiaca area, 12. Inuleae (continued). Kirkia 12(1) 23-113
Erect hispid herbs. Stems without wings. Leaves alternate. Inflorescence a lax panicle or capitula borne in the axils of the upper leaves. Capitula heterogamous: outer florets female, very narrowly tubular; inner bisexual, also tubular with 5 triangular lobes; style-branches exserted, obtuse at apex. Phyllaries in many rows, shaggy or hispid outside. Receptacular scales 0. Outer pappus of one row of minute (scarcely visible) laciniate scales; inner of c. 9 whitish stiff setae. Worldwide: 4 species in tropical Africa Zambia: 2 taxa. |
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| Species | FZ divisions | Provinces | Content |
| chevalieri (O. Hoffm.) Hutch. & Dalziel | B | ||
| grantii Benth. ex Oliv. | N |
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