Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
1276990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Borhidi

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 34(3–4): 394. 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276328



Common Names

  • Varronia serrata
  • Serrate Varronia
  • Serrate Varronia Cactus


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Description

Varronia serrata (also called serrate 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 serrata 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 serrata has small, white, star-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Varronia serrata 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 serrata

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

Varronia serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia serrata?

Varronia serrata

What is the common name of Varronia serrata?

Serrata Varronia

What is the growth habit of Varronia serrata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50287353: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.