Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
1276941

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fresen.) Borhidi

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 34: 391 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276279

Common Names

  • Varronia glandulosa
  • Glandular Varronia
  • Glandular False Foxglove

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Description

Varronia glandulosa (also called Glandular Vervain, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia glandulosa 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

The flowers of Varronia glandulosa are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia glandulosa is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, reduce watering to once every two weeks.

Where to Find Varronia glandulosa

Varronia glandulosa is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Varronia glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia glandulosa?

Varronia glandulosa

What is the common name of Varronia glandulosa?

Glandular Varronia

Where is Varronia glandulosa found?

Varronia glandulosa is found in the Caribbean.

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

Georg Fresenius (1808-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fresen.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946204-1: Based on the initial data import