Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtisiae
ID:
1410942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.G.Adams) K.R.Thiele

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 36: 109. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423407

Common Names

  • Curtisiae Viola
  • Curtis' Viola
  • Curtisiae-leaf Viola

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Description

Viola curtisiae (also called Curtis' Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Viola curtisiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola curtisiae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola curtisiae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Viola curtisiae

Viola curtisiae is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

Viola curtisiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola curtisiae?

Viola curtisiae

What is the family of Viola curtisiae?

Violaceae

What is the natural habitat of Viola curtisiae?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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

Laurence George Adams (1929-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Adams' in the authors string.
Kevin Thiele (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Thiele' in the authors string.