Ecology: High open montane to páramo and moist puna; in exposed, often wet habitats, on soil, humus and rocks. Elevation: 3000-4770 m (Venezuela: 3000-3380 m, Colombia: 3480-4150 m, Ecuador: 3600-4030 m, Peru: 3400-4500 m, Bolivia: 3500-4770 m). Distribution: Venezuela to Chile and Argentina.
Breutelia integrifolia is distinguished by the entire leaf limb margins and weakly differentiated or absent alar cells.
Breutelia integrifolia se distingue por los márgenes del limbo de la hoja enteros y células alares ausentes a débilmente diferenciadas.