Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lima
ID:
421566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Paris) 1: 278 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420898



Common Names

  • Varronia lima
  • Lima Bindweed
  • Lima Morning Glory


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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium limum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ulmarronia lima Friesen [unknown]
  • Cordia lima Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cordia lima subinflata Urb. [unknown]
  • Cordia radula Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Varronia lima (also called Lima Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and grows to a height of 1-2m. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia lima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments. It can also be used as a food plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Varronia lima has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia lima can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Varronia lima

Varronia lima can be found in areas of Central and South America.

Varronia lima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia lima?

Varronia lima

What is the common name of Varronia lima?

Lima Varronia

What is the family of Varronia lima?

Asteraceae

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,