Varronia brownei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brownei
ID:
1276914
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Friesen) Borhidi
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 34(3–4): 390. 1988
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276252
Common Names
- Varronia brownei
- Browne's Varronia
- Browne's False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Varronia brownei (also called Brown's Varronia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in scrubland and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Varronia brownei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves have been used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Varronia brownei are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Varronia brownei is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division of clumps.
Where to Find Varronia brownei
Varronia brownei is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Varronia brownei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia brownei?
Varronia brownei
What is the common name of Varronia brownei?
Browne's Varronia
Where is Varronia brownei found?
Varronia brownei is found in the Caribbean.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50287244: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
C. von Friesen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friesen' in the authors string.