Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
haitiensis
ID:
1276943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Borhidi

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 34: 391 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276281

Common Names

  • Varronia haitiensis
  • Haitian Varronia
  • Haitian False Foxglove

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Description

Varronia haitiensis (also called Haiti Vervain, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 15 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm. It is native to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia haitiensis 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

The flowers of Varronia haitiensis are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia haitiensis is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, reduce watering to once every two weeks.

Where to Find Varronia haitiensis

Varronia haitiensis is native to Haiti and can be found in the Caribbean.

Varronia haitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia haitiensis?

Varronia haitiensis

What is the common name of Varronia haitiensis?

Haitian Varronia

Where is Varronia haitiensis found?

Varronia haitiensis is found in 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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946206-1: Based on the initial data import