Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
spinescens
ID:
421533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Borhidi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 34: 393 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420865

Common Names

  • Varronia spinescens
  • Spiny Bindweed
  • Spiny Morning Glory

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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium ferrugineum (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lithocardium crenulatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lithocardium riparium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lithocardium poeppigii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lithocardium thibaudianum (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lithocardium laxiflorum (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Montjolya ferruginea (Lam.) Friesen [unknown]
  • Quarena spinescens Raf. [unknown]
  • Varronia ferruginea Lam. [unknown]
  • Varronia crenulata Pav. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Varronia coloradiphila (Gilli) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Varronia pyrifolia Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cordia coloradiphila Gilli [unknown]
  • Cordia costaricensis I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Cordia crenulata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cordia ferruginea (Lam.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Cordia ferruginea Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cordia laxiflora Kunth [unknown]
  • Cordia pauciflora Rusby [unknown]
  • Cordia platystachya Killip ex J.Estrada [unknown]
  • Cordia poeppigii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cordia pyrifolia Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cordia rhombifolia J.Estrada [unknown]
  • Cordia riparia Kunth [unknown]
  • Cordia spinescens L. [unknown]
  • Cordia thibaudiana DC. [unknown]
  • Cordia poeppigii DC. [unknown]
  • Varronia costaricensis (I.M.Johnst.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Varronia pauciflora (Rusby) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Varronia poeppigii (DC.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Varronia riparia (Kunth) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Varronia laxiflora (Humb., Bonpl. & Kunth) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Varronia spinescens (also called Spiny 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 spinescens 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 spinescens has white flowers with a hairy stem and leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia spinescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Varronia spinescens

Varronia spinescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Varronia spinescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia spinescens?

Varronia spinescens

What is the natural habitat of Varronia spinescens?

Varronia spinescens is native to Turkey.

What is the flowering period of Varronia spinescens?

Varronia spinescens typically flowers from May to August.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' 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:946226-1: Based on the initial data import