Viola culminis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Fen. & Moraldo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Nat. Bresciana 33: 22 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342856
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola culminis (also called Mountain violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola culminis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are often used to decorate walls and furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Viola culminis are purple and have a yellow center, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and light brown in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola culminis is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Viola culminis
Viola culminis is native to North America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Canada and the United States.
Viola culminis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola culminis?
Viola culminis
What is the common name of Viola culminis?
Summit violet
Where is Viola culminis found?
It is found in the southeastern United States and northern Mexico
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
Franco Fenaroli (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Fen.' in the authors string.
Benito Moraldo (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moraldo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148034-1: Based on the initial data import