Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
421548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 419 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420880



Common Names

  • Varronia tomentosa
  • Woolly Bindweed
  • Woolly Morning Glory


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Synonyms

  • Lithocardium aubletii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lithocardium tomentosum (Lam.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lithocardium lanatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Montjolya tomentosa Friesen [unknown]
  • Varronia aubletii (DC.) Borhidi [unknown]
  • Cordia aubletii DC. [unknown]
  • Cordia tomentosa (Lam.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]

Description

Varronia tomentosa (also called 'Varronia tomentosa', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It has a thick stem and large, woolly, grey-green leaves. The flower heads are white and have a diameter of up to 3 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Varronia tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Varronia tomentosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Varronia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Varronia tomentosa?

Varronia tomentosa

What is the natural habitat of Varronia tomentosa?

Varronia tomentosa is native to Turkey.

What is the flowering period of Varronia tomentosa?

Varronia tomentosa typically flowers from May to August.

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,