Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bustillosia
ID:
1145152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gay

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 1: 211 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144490

Common Names

  • Bustillos' Violet
  • Bustillos' Wood Violet
  • Bustillos' Violet Wood

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Description

Viola bustillosia (also called Bustillos's Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to South America, where it can be found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viola bustillosia is used in traditional medicine to treat insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness. It is also used as an insect repellent and to make a tea that can be used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola bustillosia is a small purple or blue flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like seed. The seedlings are small and green with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola bustillosia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Viola bustillosia

Viola bustillosia can be found in North America.

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,

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