Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker ex H.E.Ballard & P.Jørg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 956. 1999 [30 Jul 1999] ; Cat. Vasc. Pl. Ecuador
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235924
Common Names
- Viola Lehmannii
- Tiedemannia Rigida
- Sabatia Foliosa
Description
Viola lehmannii (also called 'Lehmann's Violet', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to the United States and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are up to 4 cm long. It produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola lehmannii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat minor ailments such as headaches and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Viola lehmannii are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola lehmannii is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Viola lehmannii
Viola lehmannii is found in tropical Africa.
Viola lehmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola lehmannii?
Viola lehmannii
What is the common name of Viola lehmannii?
Lehmann's Violet
What is the family of Viola lehmannii?
Violaceae
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,