Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lucayana
ID:
1215933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 311 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215271

Common Names

  • Varronia lucayana
  • Lucayan Varronia
  • Bahama Varronia

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Description

Varronia lucayana (also called Lucayan Varronia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia lucayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Varronia lucayana has yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia lucayana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Varronia lucayana

Varronia lucayana is native to the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico. It can be found in dry forests, in coastal areas, and in disturbed areas.

Varronia lucayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia lucayana?

Varronia lucayana

What is the common name of Varronia lucayana?

Lucayan Varronia

What is the natural habitat of Varronia lucayana?

Dry, open forests, woodlands, and grassy slopes

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,