Varronia calocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calocephala
ID:
1276916
Status:
valid
Authors:
Friesen
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 24: 148 (1931-1932 publ. 1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276254
Common Names
- Varronia calocephala
- Calocephalous Varronia
- Calocephalous False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Varronia calocephala (also called Calocephala, 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 calocephala 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 calocephala 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 calocephala is a succulent plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, reduce watering to once every two weeks.
Where to Find Varronia calocephala
Varronia calocephala is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Varronia calocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia calocephala?
Varronia calocephala
What is the common name of Varronia calocephala?
Beautiful-headed Varronia
Where is Varronia calocephala found?
Varronia calocephala 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
C. von Friesen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friesen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:262631-2: Based on the initial data import