Status:
valid
Authors:
Friesen
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 24: 156 (1931-1932 publ. 1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276237
Common Names
- Varronia areolata
- Areolate Varronia
- Areolate False Foxglove
Description
Varronia areolata (also called Areolate Varronia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and is typically found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Varronia areolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves have been used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Varronia areolata has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Varronia areolata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Varronia areolata
Varronia areolata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Varronia areolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia areolata?
Varronia areolata
What is the common name of Varronia areolata?
Netted Varronia
Where is Varronia areolata native to?
The Caribbean
Species in the Varronia genus
Varronia dichotoma,
Varronia curassavica,
Varronia cylindrostachya,
Varronia integrifolia,
Varronia grandiflora,
Varronia acunae,
Varronia campestris,
Varronia candolleana,
Varronia cinerascens,
Varronia clarendonensis,
Varronia brittonii,
Varronia spinescens,
Varronia tomentosa,
Varronia microphylla,
Varronia lima,
Varronia longipedunculata,
Varronia polycephala,
Varronia multispicata,
Varronia lantanifolia,
Varronia cremersii,
Varronia mayoi,
Varronia gonavensis,
Varronia grisebachii,
Varronia intricata,
Varronia lucayana,
Varronia crenata,
Varronia macrocephala,
Varronia bullata,
Varronia canescens,
Varronia leucophyctis,
Varronia revoluta,
Varronia scouleri,
Varronia peruviana,
Varronia martinicensis,
Varronia bridgesii,
Varronia limicola,
Varronia oaxacana,
Varronia lanceolata,
Varronia acuta,
Varronia anderssonii,
Varronia areolata,
Varronia bahamensis,
Varronia barahonensis,
Varronia bellonis,
Varronia boliviana,
Varronia bonplandii,
Varronia brownei,
Varronia calocephala,
Varronia caput-medusae,
Varronia corallicola,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,
References
C. von Friesen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friesen' in the authors string.