Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
1266287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Paris) 1: 277 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265625

Common Names

  • Varronia Lanceolata
  • Lanceolata Varronia
  • Lanceolata Varronias

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Description

Varronia lanceolata (also called lance-leaved varronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Capparaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite, and deciduous leaves. It is native to Africa, and its habitats include tropical dry forests, tropical moist lowland forests, and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Varronia lanceolata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia lanceolata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Varronia lanceolata

Varronia lanceolata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Varronia lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia lanceolata?

Varronia lanceolata

What is the common name of Varronia lanceolata?

Varronia lanceolata

What is the natural habitat of Varronia lanceolata?

Tropical forests

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,