Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
1246184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 18 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245522

Common Names

  • Bolivian Violet
  • Viola Boliviana
  • Boliviana Viola

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Description

Viola boliviana (also called Bolivian Violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in meadows and disturbed areas. It has purple or white flowers and small, round, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Viola boliviana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and skin diseases. The leaves can be used to make tea and the flowers can be used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola boliviana has yellow flowers with purple veins. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola boliviana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of heat and humidity, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Viola boliviana

Viola boliviana is native to South America and can be found in temperate forests.

Viola boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola boliviana?

Viola boliviana

What is the common name of Viola boliviana?

Bolivian Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola boliviana?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References