Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
1236586

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50086169: Based on the initial data import
Peter Møller Jørgensen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Jørg.' in the authors string.
Harvey Eugene Ballard (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Ballard' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Becker (1874-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Becker' in the authors string.