Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
salvifolia
ID:
1276986

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Juss. ex Poir.) Borhidi

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 34: 389 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276324



Common Names

  • Varronia salvifolia
  • Sage-leaved Varronia
  • Sage-leaved Varronia Cactus


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Uses & Benefits

Varronia salvifolia 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

The flowers of Varronia salvifolia are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia salvifolia 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 salvifolia

Varronia salvifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Varronia salvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia salvifolia?

Varronia salvifolia

What is the common name of Varronia salvifolia?

Salvifolia Varronia

What is the growth habit of Varronia salvifolia?

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' 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:286752-2: Based on the initial data import