Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
1317339

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.McCauley & H.E.Ballard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 7: 13 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329793

Common Names

  • Viola calcicola
  • Calcicola Viola
  • Calcicola Violet

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Description

Viola calcicola (also called Calcareous Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It grows in moist soil, in wetlands, and in other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Viola calcicola is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola calcicola has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola calcicola is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Viola calcicola

Viola calcicola is native to Mexico.

Viola calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola calcicola?

Viola calcicola

What is the common name of Viola calcicola?

Calcareous Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola calcicola?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Harvey Eugene Ballard (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Ballard' in the authors string.
Ross A. McCauley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.McCauley' in the authors string.