Viola lacmonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Hausskn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 5: 44 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424123
Common Names
- Viola lacmonica
- Lacmon's Violet
- Lacmon Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola lacmonica (also called the Lacmon Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern Mediterranean. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Viola lacmonica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola lacmonica has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola lacmonica is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and will self-seed in the garden.
Where to Find Viola lacmonica
Viola lacmonica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, and Italy.
Viola lacmonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola lacmonica?
Viola lacmonica
What type of plant is Viola lacmonica?
Perennial herb
Where is Viola lacmonica native to?
Eastern North America
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
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:868481-1: Based on the initial data import