Varronia inermis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inermis
ID:
1277004
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) Borhidi
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 34: 389 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276342
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Varronia inermis (also called unarmed varronia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Varronia inermis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide shade and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Varronia inermis has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Varronia inermis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Varronia inermis
Varronia inermis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical moist forests at elevations of 500-1,000 meters.
Varronia inermis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Varronia inermis?
Varronia inermis
What is the common name of Varronia inermis?
Inermis Varronia
What is the growth habit of Varronia inermis?
It is an evergreen perennial
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
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946177-1: Based on the initial data import