Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
andreana
ID:
1281997

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Estrada) J.S.Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 372 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281335

Common Names

  • Varronia andreana
  • Andreana Varronia
  • Andreana Varronia

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Uses & Benefits

Varronia andreana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It can also be used medicinally for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Varronia andreana is a yellow four-petaled bloom with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia andreana is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Varronia andreana

Varronia andreana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, South Africa, and Australia.

Varronia andreana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia andreana?

Varronia andreana

What type of plant is Varronia andreana?

Varronia andreana is a shrub

Where is Varronia andreana native to?

Varronia andreana is native to 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,

References

James Spencer Miller (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Mill.' in the authors string.
Javier Estrada Sánchez (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Estrada' in the authors string.