Viola libanotica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 52 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424114
Common Names
- Lebanese Violet
- Lebanon Violet
- Libanotica Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola libanotica (also called the Lebanese 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 libanotica 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 libanotica 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 libanotica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed or division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.
Where to Find Viola libanotica
Viola libanotica can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Viola libanotica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola libanotica?
Viola libanotica
What type of plant is Viola libanotica?
Perennial herb
Where is Viola libanotica native to?
Lebanon
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:868534-1: Based on the initial data import