Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Ferreyra
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1964
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. 18: 14 (1964) (1964)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008027
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Barnadesia Blakeana
- Blakeana Barnadesia
- Barnadesia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Barnadesia blakeana (also called Blake's Barnadesia, among many other common names) is a shrub found in the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is often found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Barnadesia blakeana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Barnadesia blakeana is a small white flower with yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Barnadesia blakeana is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Barnadesia blakeana
                        
                            Barnadesia blakeana can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Barnadesia blakeana FAQ
                        
                            What is the natural habitat of Barnadesia blakeana?
Barnadesia blakeana is native to the dry forests of South America.
What is the growth habit of Barnadesia blakeana?
Barnadesia blakeana is a shrub that grows to a height of up to 3 m (10 ft) tall.
What is the flower color of Barnadesia blakeana?
The flowers of Barnadesia blakeana are white in color.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Barnadesia genus
                        
                            Barnadesia ciliata, 
Barnadesia blakeana, 
Barnadesia spinosa, 
Barnadesia polyacantha, 
Barnadesia arborea, 
Barnadesia pycnophylla, 
Barnadesia odorata, 
Barnadesia spinosa, 
Barnadesia dombeyana, 
Barnadesia macbridei, 
Barnadesia reticulata, 
Barnadesia spinosa, 
Barnadesia horrida, 
Barnadesia kingii, 
Barnadesia glomerata, 
Barnadesia lehmannii, 
Barnadesia corymbosa, 
Barnadesia wurdackii, 
Barnadesia caryophylla, 
Barnadesia parviflora, 
Barnadesia macrocephala, 
Barnadesia woodii, 
Barnadesia hutchisoniana, 
Barnadesia jelskii, 
Barnadesia aculeata,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Asteraceae family
                        
                            Aaronsohnia pubescens, 
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, 
Abrotanella filiformis, 
Abrotanella rostrata, 
Abrotanella linearis, 
Abrotanella trilobata, 
Abrotanella muscosa, 
Abrotanella inconspicua, 
Abrotanella trichoachaenia, 
Abrotanella caespitosa, 
Abrotanella nivigena, 
Abrotanella pusilla, 
Abrotanella linearifolia, 
Abrotanella papuana, 
Abrotanella rosulata, 
Abrotanella emarginata, 
Abrotanella fertilis, 
Abrotanella spathulata, 
Abrotanella purpurea, 
Abrotanella patearoa, 
Abrotanella submarginata, 
Abrotanella diemii, 
Abrotanella scapigera, 
Abrotanella forsterioides, 
Acamptopappus shockleyi, 
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, 
Acanthocephalus benthamianus, 
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, 
Acanthocladium dockeri, 
Acanthodesmos distichus, 
Acanthodesmos gibarensis, 
Acanthospermum humile, 
Acanthospermum consobrinum, 
Acanthospermum glabratum, 
Acanthospermum microcarpum, 
Acanthospermum hispidum, 
Acanthospermum australe, 
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, 
Acanthostyles buniifolius, 
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, 
Achillea buiana, 
Achillea conrathii, 
Achillea cucullata, 
Achillea styriaca, 
Achillea clavennae, 
Achillea cappadocica, 
Achillea huber-morathii, 
Achillea ptarmicoides, 
Achillea sieheana, 
Achillea barrelieri,