Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.DC.) Borhidi
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 34: 390 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420851
Common Names
- Varronia cinerascens
- Ashy Bindweed
- Ashy Morning Glory
Synonyms
- Cordia cinerascens A.DC. [unknown]
- Varronia cinarecens (DC.) Borhidi [unknown]
Description
Varronia cinerascens (also called Ashy Varronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is an annual herb with a stem that is up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical America, and inhabits dry, stony slopes and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Varronia cinerascens is used in ornamental landscaping and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Varronia cinerascens has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Varronia cinerascens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Varronia cinerascens
Varronia cinerascens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.
Varronia cinerascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia cinerascens?
Varronia cinerascens
What are the common names of Varronia cinerascens?
Cinerascens Varronia
What is the natural habitat of Varronia cinerascens?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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,