Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
violoides
ID:
1305999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil. & Moq.) J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 305 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318453

Common Names

  • Gymnospora violoides
  • Violoides Gymnospora
  • Gymnospora Violoides

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Description

Gymnospora violoides (also called Gymnospora violoides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnospora violoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gymnospora violoides is a small, yellow-greenish color with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnospora violoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Gymnospora violoides

Gymnospora violoides can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Gymnospora violoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnospora violoides?

Gymnospora violoides

What is the common name of Gymnospora violoides?

Gymnospora Violet

Where is Gymnospora violoides found?

Gymnospora violoides is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

Species in the Gymnospora genus

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.