Duidaea
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Authority
Maguire, Bassett & Wurdack, John J. 1957. The Botany of the Guiana Highland -- Part II. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9 (3): 235-392.
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Family
Asteraceae
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Scientific Name
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Discussion
Has developed three distinct species, and is perhaps closest to Gongylolepis in general character. Its leaves are 1-nerved and linear, flowers have a simplified or "advanced" vascularization; and the pollen shows a prominent departure in form and ornamentation.
The two genera, Neblinaea and Achnopogon are monotypic, and each is geographically restricted to a single sedimentary massif. Both have compound, laterally disposed inflorescences and small heads with five or fewer flowers, the corollas of simple vasculature. Beyond these common features they differ greatly.