Status:
valid
Authors:
M.S.Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Madroño 9: 131 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254414
Common Names
- Viola Galeanaensis
- Galeana's Violet
- Galeana's Viola
Description
Viola galeanaensis (also called Galeana Violet, among many other common names) is a small herb native to Mexico. It has purple flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands. It is found in the states of San Luis Potosi and Hidalgo.
Uses & Benefits
Viola galeanaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola galeanaensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a tuft of white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola galeanaensis is a fast-growing, deciduous, perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Viola galeanaensis
Viola galeanaensis is native to 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,