Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
guanacastensis
ID:
1279690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) J.S.Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 373 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279028



Common Names

  • Varronia guanacastensis
  • Guanacastensis Varronia
  • Guanacastensis Star


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Description

Varronia guanacastensis (also called Varronia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, white flowers and thick, green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia guanacastensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Varronia guanacastensis has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia guanacastensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Varronia guanacastensis

Varronia guanacastensis can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Varronia guanacastensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia guanacastensis?

Varronia guanacastensis

What is the common name of Varronia guanacastensis?

Guanacastensis Varronia

Where is Varronia guanacastensis found?

It is found in Costa Rica

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
James Spencer Miller (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Mill.' in the authors string.