Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
clarendonensis
ID:
421520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 41: 16 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420852

Common Names

  • Varronia clarendonensis
  • Clarendon Bindweed
  • Clarendon Morning Glory

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Synonyms

  • Cordia clarendonensis (Britton) Stearn [unknown]

Description

Varronia clarendonensis (also called Clarendon 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 clarendonensis 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 clarendonensis has white flowers with a hairy stem and leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia clarendonensis 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 clarendonensis

Varronia clarendonensis can be found in the Caribbean region, including parts of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Varronia clarendonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia clarendonensis?

Varronia clarendonensis

What are the common names of Varronia clarendonensis?

Clarendonensis Varronia

What is the natural habitat of Varronia clarendonensis?

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,