Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
421575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 418 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420907



Common Names

  • Varronia polycephala
  • Many-headed Bindweed
  • Many-headed Morning Glory


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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium adnatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lithocardium mariquitense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ulmarronia corymbosa Friesen [unknown]
  • Ulmarronia mariquitensis Friesen [unknown]
  • Ulmarronia patens Friesen [unknown]
  • Varronia mariguitensis (Kunth) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Varronia corymbosa Desv. [unknown]
  • Varronia lanceolata Willd. ex Cham. [unknown]
  • Varronia ulmifolia Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Varronia lineata L. [unknown]
  • Varronia monosperma Jacq. [unknown]
  • Varronia paniculata Wikst. [unknown]
  • Cordia adnata DC. [unknown]
  • Cordia boliviana Gand. [unknown]
  • Cordia corymbosa G.Don [unknown]
  • Cordia corymbosa hirsuta I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Cordia corymbosa intonsa I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Cordia corymbosa typica I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Cordia guazumifolia Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cordia hermanniifolia Cham. [unknown]
  • Cordia hermanniifolia calycina Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cordia lapensis Warm. [unknown]
  • Cordia lineata Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cordia mariquitensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Cordia monosperma Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cordia paraguariensis Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cordia patens Kunth [unknown]
  • Cordia patens Miq. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cordia patens angustifolia Warm. [unknown]
  • Cordia patens polycephala Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Cordia polycephala I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Cordia salzmannii DC. [unknown]
  • Cordia salzmannii Griseb. [unknown]
  • Cordia salzmannii albiflora Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cordia salzmannii lanceolata Fresen. [unknown]
  • Cordia sulfurata E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cordia ulmifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cordia ulmifolia Juss. [unknown]
  • Cordia ulmifolia ovalis DC. [unknown]
  • Cordia ulmifolia ovata DC. [unknown]
  • Cordia urticifolia Cham. [unknown]
  • Cordia wickstroemii Steud. [unknown]
  • Cordiopsis monosperma Ham. ex Heynh. [unknown]
  • Varronia guazumifolia Desv. [unknown]
  • Varronia hermanniifolia (Cham.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Varronia paraguariensis (Chodat & Hassl.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Varronia patens (Kunth) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Lithocardium guazumifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Varronia urticifolia (Cham.) J.S.Mill. [unknown]

Description

Varronia polycephala (also called Many-headed Varronia, 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 polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Varronia polycephala 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 polycephala 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 polycephala

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

Varronia polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia polycephala?

Varronia polycephala

What is the common name of Varronia polycephala?

Many-headed Varronia

What is the family of Varronia polycephala?

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,