Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
linnaei
ID:
1279295

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stearn) J.S.Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 374 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278633

Common Names

  • Varronia linnaei
  • Linnaeus's Varronia
  • Linnaeus's Rock-jasmine
  • Linnaeus's Rock-jasmin

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Description

Varronia linnaei (also called Varronia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia linnaei is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Varronia linnaei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia linnaei is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers partial shade and regular watering. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Varronia linnaei

Varronia linnaei is native to the western United States and Mexico.

Varronia linnaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia linnaei?

Varronia linnaei

What is the common name of Varronia linnaei?

Varronia

What is the family of Varronia linnaei?

Cucurbitaceae

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

William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
James Spencer Miller (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Mill.' in the authors string.