Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton ex Rusby) J.S.Mill.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 65: 343 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337830
Common Names
- Varronia multicapitata
- Varronia
- Multicapitata
Description
Varronia multicapitata (also called Multicapitate Varronia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Varronia multicapitata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Varronia multicapitata are white to yellowish-white in color and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Varronia multicapitata is a perennial that can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Plant the divisions in a shallow trench and cover with soil. Water well and keep the soil moist during the growing season.
Where to Find Varronia multicapitata
Varronia multicapitata is native to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It can be found in lowland and montane forests.
Varronia multicapitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia multicapitata?
Varronia multicapitata
What is the family of Varronia multicapitata?
Asteraceae
Where is Varronia multicapitata found?
Mexico
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,