Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
campestris
ID:
421513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Warm.) Borhidi

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 34: 390 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420845



Common Names

  • Varronia campestris
  • Field Bindweed
  • Wild Morning Glory


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Synonyms

  • Cordia campestris Warm. [unknown]

Description

Varronia campestris (also called Field 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 campestris 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 campestris has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia campestris 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 campestris

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

Varronia campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia campestris?

Varronia campestris

What are the common names of Varronia campestris?

Campestris Varronia

What is the natural habitat of Varronia campestris?

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,

References

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946192-1: Based on the initial data import