Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1760
Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 14 (1760)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420805
Common Names
- Curassavica Varronia
- Curassav Varronia
- Curassav Varroni
Description
Varronia curassavica (also called Curaçao 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 curassavica 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 curassavica has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Varronia curassavica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires minimal maintenance and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Varronia curassavica
Varronia curassavica can be found in the Caribbean region, including parts of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.
Varronia curassavica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia curassavica?
Varronia curassavica
What is the common name of Varronia curassavica?
Curassavian Varronia
What is the natural habitat of Varronia curassavica?
Muddy shores and marshes
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,