Status:
valid
Authors:
Friesen
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 24: 148 (1931-1932 publ. 1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247717
Common Names
- Varronia limicola
- Limicola Varronia
- Varronia Limicola
Description
Varronia limicola (also called Limicola Varronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Varronia limicola is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Varronia limicola is a small, yellow, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown, and has a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, round, and yellow-green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Varronia limicola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Varronia limicola
Varronia limicola is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Varronia limicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia limicola?
Varronia limicola
What is the common name of Varronia limicola?
Mud Varronia
What type of environment does Varronia limicola prefer?
Varronia limicola prefers warm, humid climates.
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.