Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
acunae
ID:
421509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 143 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420841



Common Names

  • Acunae Varronia
  • Acuna Varronia
  • Acuna Varroni


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Synonyms

  • Cordia acunae (Moldenke) Alain [unknown]

Description

Varronia acunae (also called Acuña's 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 acunae 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 acunae has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia acunae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps in spring or autumn. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Varronia acunae

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

Varronia acunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia acunae?

Varronia acunae

What are the common names of Varronia acunae?

Acunae Varronia

What is the natural habitat of Varronia acunae?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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,