Blakiella is a monotypic genusVargas, O. M. and S. Madrinán. (2012). Preliminary phylogeny of Diplostephium (Asteraceae): Speciation rate and character evolution. Lundellia 15, 1-15. of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, containing the single species Blakiella bartsiifolia.Tropicos, Blakiella Cuatrec It is native to northeastern South America, where it occurs in Colombia and Venezuela.Calgano-Pissarelli, M. P., et al. (2010). Foliar exudates of Blakiella bartsiifolia (S.F. Blake) Cuatrec. (Asteraceae, Astereae). A preliminary study of the chemical composition. Avances en Química 5(3), 161-66.
This species is a perennial herb, producing several unbranched stems up to 30 centimeters tall from a woody base. The leaves are coated in glandular trichomes that hold drops of sticky exudate, which is likely protective against solar radiation. Its flower heads contain yellow flowers. This plant occurs in high mountain páramo habitat, taking hold in small accumulations of organic matter in rocky cracks and crevices.
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