Varronia linnaei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ulmarronia corymbosa
• Cordia linnaei
• Cordia ulmifolia var. lineata
• Lithocardium hermanniifolium
• Lantana corymbosa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Boraginales, and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Varronia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse presence across various regions of Mexico. Its distribution spans the central areas of Mexico Central. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the regions of Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. The species also extends its reach into the territories of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical range includes the areas categorized as Mexico Southwest.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Varronia linnæi is characterized by its remarkable adaptability to diverse altitudinal gradients, allowing it to thrive across a vast topographical spectrum. This species is capable of colonizing environments ranging from sea level up to an elevation of 2410 m AMSL. This broad elevational range suggests a high degree of ecological plasticity, enabling the plant to persist in both lowland coastal or tropical settings and higher-altitude montane habitats. Such wide distribution indicates that the plant can tolerate varying temperature regimes, atmospheric pressures, and moisture levels associated with different altitudinal zones, making it a resilient component of its native ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

2410 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Varronia linnæi is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic relationship with other plants. While its habitat can span a range of environments including aquatic and semiaquatic settings, it is primarily classified as terrestrial. The plant is non-climbing and self-supporting, possessing a structural integrity that does not require the support of other vegetation, and it is strictly terrestrial rather than exhibiting epiphyte tendencies.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Varronia linnaei has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Varronia linnaei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cordiaquinone B, naphthoxirene.

Cordiaquinone B

1. Phytochemistry

naphthoxirene

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Varronia linnaei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.

Antifungal

1. Phytochemistry