Viola cuatrecasasii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & A.Fernández
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 6: 159 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234544
Common Names
- Viola cuatrecasasii
- Cuatrecasasii Viola
- Cuatrecasasii Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, growing in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola cuatrecasasii has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola cuatrecasasii is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.
Where to Find Viola cuatrecasasii
Viola cuatrecasasii is native to the temperate forests of North America. It can be found in the wild in Canada and the United States.
Viola cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola cuatrecasasii?
Viola cuatrecasasii
What is the common name of Viola cuatrecasasii?
Cuatrecasas' Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola cuatrecasasii?
Viola cuatrecasasii is native to the Mediterranean region.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50079563: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Alvaro Fernández-Pérez (1928-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fernández' in the authors string.