Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
421462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1799

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 2: 23 (1799)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420794



Common Names

  • Dichotoma Varronia
  • Dichotom Varronia
  • Dichotom Varroni


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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium dichotomum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ulmarronia dichotoma Friesen [unknown]
  • Varronia parviflora Ortega [unknown]
  • Cordia corymbosa detonsa I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Gerascanthus bifurcatus (Roem. & Schult.) Borhidi [unknown]

Description

Varronia dichotoma (also called Two-forked Varronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock and a stem that is up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and inhabits moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Varronia dichotoma has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia dichotoma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires minimal maintenance and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Varronia dichotoma

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

Varronia dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia dichotoma?

Varronia dichotoma

What is the common name of Varronia dichotoma?

Two-forked Varronia

What is the natural habitat of Varronia dichotoma?

Muddy shores and marshes

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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:121424-1: Based on the initial data import