Viola domingensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 287 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423980
Common Names
- Viola domingensis
- Domingo Violet
- Violette de Domingo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola domingensis (also called Domingo Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette habit. It is native to Central America. It is found in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola domingensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola domingensis is white with yellowish veins, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola domingensis is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Viola domingensis
Viola domingensis can be found in the Dominican Republic.
Viola domingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola domingensis?
Viola domingensis
What is the common name of Viola domingensis?
Domingo Violet
Where is Viola domingensis found?
Viola domingensis is found in 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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265883-2: Based on the initial data import