Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
bridgesii
ID:
1243243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Friesen

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 24: 172 (1931-1932 publ. 1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242581



Common Names

  • Varronia bridgesii
  • Bridges' Varronia
  • Varronia


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Description

Varronia bridgesii (also called Bridges' Varronia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, open woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia bridgesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Varronia bridgesii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oblong cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia bridgesii is an evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Varronia bridgesii

Varronia bridgesii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Varronia bridgesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia bridgesii?

Varronia bridgesii

What is the common name of Varronia bridgesii?

Bridges' varronia

What is the habitat of Varronia bridgesii?

Varronia bridgesii is found in rocky hillsides and canyons

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

IPNI record: 121402-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001419282
C. von Friesen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friesen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:262629-2: Based on the initial data import