Varronia caput-medusae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caput-medusae
ID:
1276919
Status:
valid
Authors:
Friesen
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 24: 149 (1931-1932 publ. 1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276257
Common Names
- Varronia caput-medusae
- Medusa's Head Varronia
- Medusa's Head False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Varronia caput-medusae (also called Medusa's Head, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 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 caput-medusae 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 caput-medusae 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 caput-medusae 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 caput-medusae
Varronia caput-medusae is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Varronia caput-medusae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia caput-medusae?
Varronia caput-medusae
What is the common name of Varronia caput-medusae?
Medusa's Head Varronia
Where is Varronia caput-medusae found?
Varronia caput-medusae 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:262635-2: Based on the initial data import