Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
424618

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 20: 6 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423950

Common Names

  • Viola Guatemalensis
  • Guatemalan Violet
  • Guatemalan Pansy

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Synonyms

  • Viola hookeriana pubescentior W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola guatemalensis pubescentior W.Becker [unknown]

Description

Viola guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan 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 guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used to make paper and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola guatemalensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola guatemalensis is a perennial herb native to Central America. 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 guatemalensis

Viola guatemalensis can be found in Guatemala.

Viola guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola guatemalensis?

Viola guatemalensis

What is the common name of Viola guatemalensis?

Guatemalan Violet

Where is Viola guatemalensis found?

Viola guatemalensis is found in Mexico and Guatemala

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 kew-2460125: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Becker (1874-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Becker' in the authors string.