Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
bellonis
ID:
1276908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands 6: 128 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276246

Common Names

  • Varronia bellonis
  • Bellon's Varronia
  • Bellon's False Foxglove

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Description

Varronia bellonis (also called Bellon's Varronia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in scrubland and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia bellonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves have been used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Varronia bellonis has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia bellonis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Varronia bellonis

Varronia bellonis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical moist forests at elevations of 500-1,000 meters.

Varronia bellonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia bellonis?

Varronia bellonis

What is the natural habitat of Varronia bellonis?

Tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests

What are the common names of Varronia bellonis?

Bellon's Varronia

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,