Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
tro
Year:
1760
Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 14 (1760)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236492
Common Names
- Varronia martinicensis
- Martinicensis Varronia
- Varronia
Description
Varronia martinicensis (also called Martinique Varronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in humid and dry tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Varronia martinicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory issues, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Varronia martinicensis is white or pink, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Varronia martinicensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Varronia martinicensis
Varronia martinicensis is native to the Caribbean islands.
Varronia martinicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia martinicensis?
Varronia martinicensis
What is the common name of Varronia martinicensis?
Martinique Varronia
What is the natural habitat of Varronia martinicensis?
Tropical and subtropical dry 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,