Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
mayoi
ID:
750941

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taroda) M.Stapf

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: 134 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750274



Common Names

  • Varronia Mayoi
  • Mayo's Varronia
  • Mayo's Wild Banana


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Description

Varronia mayoi (also called Mayoi's varronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is found in the tropical forests of Mexico. It is a woody climber, with ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia mayoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Varronia mayoi are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia mayoi is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Varronia mayoi

Varronia mayoi is native to India. It can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal. It is found in moist woodlands at elevations of 500-1,000 m.

Varronia mayoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia mayoi?

Varronia mayoi

What is the common name of Varronia mayoi?

Mayo's Rock-rose

What is the natural habitat of Varronia mayoi?

Granite outcrops in the Canary Islands

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

Neusa Taroda Ranga (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taroda' in the authors string.
María Natividad Sánchez de Stapf: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Stapf' in the authors string.