Varronia tarodaea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarodaea
ID:
1282020
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.S.Mill.
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Novon 17(3): 375. 2007 [10 Sep 2007]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281358
Common Names
- Varronia tarodaea
- Tarodaea Varronia
- Tarodaea Sandpaper-Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Varronia tarodaea (also called Tarodaea varronia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and dry meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Varronia tarodaea is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source, for its edible fruits and leaves. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Varronia tarodaea has small, white or pinkish flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Varronia tarodaea is a low-growing, evergreen succulent that forms rosettes of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully separate the offsets from the mother plant and replant them in well-draining soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination occurs. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be protected from extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Varronia tarodaea
Varronia tarodaea is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Panama.
Varronia tarodaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia tarodaea?
Varronia tarodaea
What is the common name of Varronia tarodaea?
Tarodaea varronia
Where is Varronia tarodaea found?
Varronia tarodaea is found in the western United States and Canada.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50313519: Based on the initial data import
James Spencer Miller (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Mill.' in the authors string.