Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 225 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424120
Common Names
- Viola lilloana
- Lillo's Violet
- Lillo Violet
Description
Viola lilloana (also called the Lillo's 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 lilloana 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 lilloana has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola lilloana is an easy-to-grow perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and will self-seed in the garden.
Where to Find Viola lilloana
Viola lilloana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, and Italy.
Viola lilloana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola lilloana?
Viola lilloana
What type of plant is Viola lilloana?
Perennial herb
Where is Viola lilloana native to?
Eastern North America
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,