Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latistipula
ID:
424811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. : 21 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424143

Common Names

  • Viola latistipula
  • Broad-stipuled Violet
  • Latistipuled Violet

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Description

Viola latistipula (also called the Wide-Stipuled 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 latistipula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola latistipula has small, white flowers with yellow centers and purple veins. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and purple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola latistipula can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can be grown in wet soils.

Where to Find Viola latistipula

Viola latistipula is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, and Italy.

Viola latistipula FAQ

What type of plant is Viola latistipula?

Viola latistipula is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family.

Where is Viola latistipula native to?

Viola latistipula is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Viola latistipula?

Viola latistipula is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, heart-shaped leaves and white to purple flowers.

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,