Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Webbia 24(1): 41 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120818
Common Names
- Bartsia
- Bartsia Fleabane
- Bartsia Daisy
Description
Blakiella bartsiifolia (also called Bart's Blakiella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open areas and in scrublands. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Blakiella bartsiifolia is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blakiella bartsiifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blakiella bartsiifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Blakiella bartsiifolia
Blakiella bartsiifolia is found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Greece and Turkey.
Blakiella bartsiifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blakiella bartsiifolia?
Blakiella bartsiifolia
What is the common name of Blakiella bartsiifolia?
Bartsia-leaved blakiella
What is the natural habitat of Blakiella bartsiifolia?
Blakiella bartsiifolia is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Species in the Blakiella genus
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,