Status:
valid
Authors:
Desv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Paris) 1: 273 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215418
Common Names
- Macrocephala Varronia
- Macrocephala Varronia
- Varronia
Description
Varronia macrocephala (also called Bighead Varronia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in disturbed areas. It has small white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Varronia macrocephala is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Varronia macrocephala are white or pale pink and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have short, stout stems and small, round-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Varronia macrocephala is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical dry forests of Central America. It can be propagated from cuttings, seeds, or air-layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches, and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Air-layering can be done by wrapping a branch in moist sphagnum moss and covering it with plastic wrap. Once the roots have developed, the branch can be cut and planted.
Where to Find Varronia macrocephala
Varronia macrocephala can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Varronia macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia macrocephala?
Varronia macrocephala
What is the common name of Varronia macrocephala?
Large-headed Varronia
What is the habitat of Varronia macrocephala?
Grassland, bushveld, and disturbed sites
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,