Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lilliputana
ID:
1323604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Iltis & H.E.Ballard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 355 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336058

Common Names

  • Lilliputana Viola
  • Lilliputana Violet
  • Violet Lilliputana

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Description

Viola lilliputana (also called Lilliputian Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to South America. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Viola lilliputana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Viola lilliputana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola lilliputana can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a mature stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant will root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Viola lilliputana

Viola lilliputana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Viola lilliputana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola lilliputana?

Viola lilliputana

What is the common name of Viola lilliputana?

Lilliput Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola lilliputana?

Woodlands, meadows, and roadsides

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

Hugh Iltis (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iltis' in the authors string.
Harvey Eugene Ballard (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Ballard' in the authors string.